The Thanatology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Humanities, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Humanities, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Social and Community Service Managers SOC: 11-9151 Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | 195,490 | N/A | N/A |
Counselors, All Other SOC: 21-1019 Occupation: Counselors, All Other | $49,830 | 33,340 | N/A | N/A |
Healthcare Social Workers SOC: 21-1022 Occupation: Healthcare Social Workers | $68,090 | 185,940 | N/A | N/A |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education SOC: 21-2021 Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $54,840 | 21,460 | N/A | N/A |
Religious Workers, All Other SOC: 21-2099 Occupation: Religious Workers, All Other | $45,120 | 12,170 | N/A | N/A |
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1066 Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,330 | 41,610 | N/A | N/A |