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Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Median salary (BLS)

$52,100

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$35k – $98k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

AI exposure

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $87,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$40,200–$151,000

Time to qualify

5 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    State license — supervised hours + exam

    License

    Most counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.

    $200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Directors, Religious Activities and Education" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Entry / Junior

    $34,670

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Established

    $52,100

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Senior

    $75,205

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  • •Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  • •Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
  • •Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  • •Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.

Fields of study

Any field

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