A commissioned officer who provides religious support and counseling to service members.
Deploys with a battalion, holds services in a tent, counsels a young soldier struggling with homesickness, and advises the commander on morale.
Military officer pay plus allowances.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 7 years after high school. Master's of divinity plus endorsement from a faith group and officer training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Military. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Theology, Religious Studies.
Growing about average. Military roles not tracked by BLS.
Low risk for 10 years. Counseling troops and holding services while deployed is personal spiritual care AI can't replace.
Classes: AP Psychology, Speech, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2011.
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