Social Services
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
$54,840
Typical range
$34k – $107k
Job outlook
+2% (about average)
AI exposure
Plan a path to Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Education
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree
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Junior Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Entry / Junior
$33,990
~2 yrs to advance
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Established
$54,840
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Senior
$80,685
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
Top colleges for Social Services
Explore all- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
- Columbia University4% admit · $103,000 grad pay
- University of Wisconsin–Madison49% admit · $72,000 grad pay
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