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Philosophy and Theology

Knowledge

Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

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Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

3.4 / 5

Careers Using Philosophy and Theology

Ranked by how important Philosophy and Theology is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $78,050/yr

4.8

Clergy

Community and Social Service · $60,820/yr

4.7

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Community and Social Service · $54,840/yr

4.2

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $62,970/yr

3.8

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $78,270/yr

3.7

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $95,770/yr

3.6

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $77,800/yr

3.5

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $82,540/yr

3.5

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $81,500/yr

3.4

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Community and Social Service

3.3

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $77,010/yr

3.3

Instructional Coordinators

Educational Instruction and Library · $74,720/yr

3.2

Healthcare Social Workers

Community and Social Service · $68,090/yr

3.2

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $80,190/yr

3.2

Art Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $65,010/yr

3.2

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $64,910/yr

3.2

Marriage and Family Therapists

Community and Social Service · $63,780/yr

3.2

Sociologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $101,690/yr

3.2

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Personal Care and Service · $49,800/yr

3.1

Political Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $139,380/yr

3.1

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $72,090/yr

3.1

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $84,290/yr

3.1

Music Directors and Composers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $63,670/yr

3.1

Embalmers

Personal Care and Service · $56,280/yr

3.1

Mental Health Counselors

Community and Social Service

3.0

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