Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- O*NET-SOC code
25-1126.00 - Preparation Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$80,260
Employment, U.S.20,460
Median hourly wageNot available
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,140 | $62,600 | $80,260 | $104,770 | $139,580 |
By state (44)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 280 | $62,210 | 1.02 |
| Arizona | 350 | $78,940 | 0.83 |
| Arkansas | 60 | $74,100 | 0.37 |
| California | 1,850 | $105,820 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | 390 | $78,060 | 1.04 |
| Connecticut | 350 | $100,360 | 1.55 |
| District of Columbia | 290 | $79,310 | 3.19 |
| Florida | 460 | $63,330 | 0.36 |
| Georgia | 280 | $77,570 | 0.43 |
| Hawaii | 220 | $101,010 | 2.66 |
| Idaho | 120 | Not available | 1.10 |
| Illinois | 1,080 | $77,720 | 1.34 |
| Indiana | 480 | $79,740 | 1.15 |
| Iowa | 260 | $77,180 | 1.28 |
| Kansas | 190 | $65,410 | 0.99 |
| Kentucky | 320 | $65,580 | 1.22 |
| Louisiana | 70 | $76,310 | 0.28 |
| Maine | 60 | $102,760 | 0.73 |
| Maryland | 480 | $78,360 | 1.33 |
| Massachusetts | 890 | $98,360 | 1.86 |
| Michigan | 620 | $89,610 | 1.07 |
| Minnesota | 410 | $79,720 | 1.06 |
| Mississippi | 90 | $63,560 | 0.62 |
| Missouri | 320 | $75,280 | 0.83 |
| Nebraska | 80 | $75,280 | 0.56 |
| New Hampshire | 130 | $82,820 | 1.42 |
| New Jersey | 900 | $99,450 | 1.59 |
| New York | 1,700 | $92,050 | 1.34 |
| North Carolina | 680 | $76,340 | 1.05 |
| North Dakota | $71,360 | ||
| Ohio | 780 | $77,010 | 1.06 |
| Oklahoma | 150 | $64,840 | 0.65 |
| Oregon | 480 | $85,300 | 1.86 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,280 | $76,600 | 1.61 |
| Rhode Island | 150 | $82,510 | 2.32 |
| South Carolina | 250 | $77,230 | 0.82 |
| South Dakota | 40 | $58,000 | 0.69 |
| Tennessee | 490 | $74,090 | 1.13 |
| Texas | 1,760 | $76,700 | 0.95 |
| Utah | 60 | $95,410 | 0.24 |
| Vermont | 80 | $102,600 | 1.89 |
| Virginia | 620 | $85,310 | 1.15 |
| Washington | 330 | $81,240 | 0.70 |
| Wisconsin | 420 | $79,140 | 1.08 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.976 |
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.968 |
| 3 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.961 |
| 4 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.960 |
| 5 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.954 |
| 6 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.949 |
| 7 | Sociologists | 5 | 0.949 |
| 8 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.948 |
| 9 | Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.947 |
| 10 | Political Scientists | 5 | 0.946 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Scientists | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.946 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | Science | 2.50 | 0.943 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | Science | 1.62 | 0.926 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | Science | 2.12 | 0.924 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Time Management | 0.88 | 0.917 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Mathematics | 1.13 | 0.901 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | Social Perceptiveness | 0.87 | 0.900 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Mathematics | 1.63 | 0.900 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.897 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, excluding software Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Blackboard software | 9 of 20 | 7.3x |
| Google Classroom | 5 of 20 | 10.5x |
| Edmodo | 4 of 20 | 18.5x |
| Common Curriculum | 4 of 20 | 13.2x |
| Audacity | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Desmos | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Schoology | 4 of 20 | 9.7x |
| Flipgrid | 4 of 20 | 8.0x |
| Kahoot! | 3 of 20 | 15.4x |
| Adobe Photoshop | 8 of 20 | 2.6x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 4.25 | 4.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 4.12 | 4.75 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 4.12 | 4.38 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 4.12 | 4.38 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 3.88 | 4.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.75 | 4.38 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Theology | 4.84 | 6.70 |
| English Language | 4.61 | 6.10 |
| Education and Training | 4.17 | 5.52 |
| History and Archeology | 3.47 | 4.05 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.15 | 4.29 |
| Law and Government | 3.03 | 3.24 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.95 | 3.34 |
| Communications and Media | 2.94 | 3.05 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.93 | 3.55 |
| Psychology | 2.88 | 3.30 |
| Foreign Language | 2.55 | 3.06 |
| Administrative | 2.36 | 2.69 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.14 | 2.77 |
| Mathematics | 2.10 | 1.67 |
| Geography | 2.09 | 2.79 |
| Fine Arts | 1.93 | 1.72 |
| Administration and Management | 1.86 | 1.74 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.84 | 1.66 |
| Telecommunications | 1.82 | 0.65 |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.54 | 0.85 |
| Biology | 1.51 | 0.70 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.41 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.41 | 1.11 |
| Transportation | 1.39 | not rated |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.35 | 0.73 |
| Design | 1.20 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.19 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.07 | not rated |
| Production and Processing | 1.05 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.01 | not rated |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.01 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.00 | not rated |
| Mechanical | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 4.12 | 5.12 |
| Speech Clarity | 4.12 | 5.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 4.12 | 5.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Written Expression | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Near Vision | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Memorization | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Originality | 2.88 | 3.25 |
| Far Vision | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Selective Attention | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Time Sharing | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Visualization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Auditory Attention | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.25 | not rated |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.00 | not rated |
| Control Precision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Depth Perception | 1.00 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Dynamic Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Explosive Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.00 | not rated |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Rate Control | 1.00 | not rated |
| Reaction Time | 1.00 | not rated |
| Response Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.00 | not rated |
| Stamina | 1.00 | not rated |
| Static Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Learning management system LMS in demand
- Google Docs hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Blackboard Learn
- Collaborative editing software
- Course management system software
- DOC Cop
- Desire2Learn LMS software
- Email software
- Gateway to Logic
- Image scanning software
- InteLext Past Masters
- Moodle
- Philosopher's Information Center The Philosopher's Index
- Sakai CLE
- University of California Thesaurus Linguae Graecae TLG
- Web browser software
- iParadigms Turnitin
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 100 | 5.68 | $79,740 |
| Syracuse, NY | 170 | 4.42 | $78,610 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 130 | 3.53 | $68,070 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 110 | 3.12 | $77,500 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 160 | 2.67 | $100,190 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 370 | 2.51 | $100,140 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 360 | 2.42 | $74,330 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 250 | 2.27 | $78,750 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 340 | 2.12 | $85,300 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 160 | 2.01 | $85,180 |