Careers · Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Rhode Island
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Rhode Island
Philosophy and religion teachers at the college and university level instruct students in courses covering philosophical thought, religious studies, and theology. They work in higher education institutions, balancing classroom instruction with research and scholarly work In Rhode Island the median pay is $82,510 a year, 3% above the national median of $80,260.
$82,510median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$64,810–$105,930middle half earn
150employed in Rhode Island
$80,260U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingInstructingWritingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and AnthropologyLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.
Licenses and training in Rhode Island
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other states
California · $105,820Maine · $102,760Vermont · $102,600Hawaii · $101,010Connecticut · $100,360New Jersey · $99,450Massachusetts · $98,360Utah · $95,410New York · $92,050Michigan · $89,610
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-1126.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island, annual.