Long-Term Prospects

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Job Satisfaction

General quality of life statement

We know you're probably tired of hearing that age-old question: "Will my degree will be worth all that time and money?" We're sure your parents have bugged you about this, but hey, they're only looking out for you. In light of this, let us bestow upon you a small tidbit of Shmoop wisdom: there is no right or wrong answer. It all depends on perspective. Let's just say that maybe you're somewhere in between "pragmatist" and "idealist." Maybe you appreciate knowledge and the pursuit of it, but you also want to be able to make a living. If you're this type of person, and you find religion incredibly fascinating, then you're on the right web page.

The salary for religious studies majors is a little below the national average. You won't make as much as a doctor, but you'll be fine in terms of rent and whatnot. Not too shabby. The really good news is that theology and religious vocations have the lowest rate of unemployment among all humanities majors. Job satisfaction is also at 58%, which is around average.

Again, it's all about perspective. Try and think about what works for you. Religious studies is a pretty specific area of study, so if you're not in it for the knowledge, statistics say it's probably not a good idea to be in it for the money.

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