Occupations/25-1126.00
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.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
70%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
21%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
29%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Task
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Task
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Task
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- 02Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- 03Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
- 04Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- 05Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- 06Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.62
- Degree of automation1.75
- Time sitting3.91
- Originality (ability)2.88
- Conflict situations2.34
- Hands-on objects/tools1.56
- Outdoors / weather1.00
- Disease exposure1.12
- Decision freedom4.62
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension4.12
- Speech Clarity4.12
- Oral Expression4.12
- Written Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Inductive Reasoning4.00
- Deductive Reasoning3.88
- Near Vision3.50
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.25
- Active Listening4.12
- Writing4.00
- Speaking4.12
- Mathematics2.00
- Science1.75
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.75
- Learning Strategies3.88
- Monitoring3.25
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 82 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Philosophy 38.0101 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $43,426 2 yr $28,598 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr $41,565 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $38,289 2 yr $32,563 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
Georgetown University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Philosophy 38.0101 | $65,400 | 12% | 95% | 1 yr — 2 yr $38,289 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $16,108 | 75% | 81% | 1 yr — 2 yr $37,568 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $12,800 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $36,134 2 yr $31,133 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $35,600 2 yr $31,839 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
St Olaf College Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit | Philosophy 38.0101 | $56,400 | 56% | 88% | 1 yr — 2 yr $35,416 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $12,600 | 48% | 84% | 1 yr $35,351 2 yr $33,664 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $35,060 2 yr $36,848 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $9,000 | 17% | 91% | 1 yr $34,847 2 yr $18,154 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA · Public | Philosophy 38.0101 | $17,400 | 64% | 83% | 1 yr $34,704 2 yr $30,409 Bachelor's · CIP 38.01 |