Also called: University Chaplain, Campus Ministry Staff
Leads religious life for college students through worship, Bible studies, retreats, and counseling.
A campus minister might lead a late-night study group, meet a student struggling with homesickness, and plan a spring-break service trip.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's; some have a seminary degree.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Religious Studies, Theology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks directors of religious activities.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can't replace the person who meets a homesick student at midnight and leads service trips.
Classes: Psychology, Speech, World religions or history.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2021.
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