Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Thanatology
Study that focuses on the biological, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and theological aspects of death, dying, and bereavement. Covers counseling, ethics, grief, palliative and hospice care, philosophy, thanatology, and theology.
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Social and Community Service Managers
- Median pay
- $80,390
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.2%
- Job openings a year
- 18,500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing fastHealthcare Social Workers
- Median pay
- $67,880
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.5%
- Job openings a year
- 16,900
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyDirectors, Religious Activities and Education
- Median pay
- $52,100
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.3%
- Job openings a year
- 13,000
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyPostsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Median pay
- $77,640
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 12,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing slowlyReligious Workers, All Other
- Median pay
- $45,280
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.5%
- Job openings a year
- 12,100
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingCounselors, All Other
- Median pay
- $50,860
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.9%
- Job openings a year
- 4,300
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyPsychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $80,340
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.0%
- Job openings a year
- 3,700
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyMorticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
- Median pay
- $55,010
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.0%
- Job openings a year
- 3,000
To get hiredAssociate's degree
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