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.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
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 |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,240 | 195,490 |
| 2023 | $77,030 | 173,650 |
| 2022 | $74,240 | 162,880 |
| 2021 | $74,000 | 156,400 |
| 2020 | $69,600 | 155,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,830 | 33,340 |
| 2023 | $46,130 | 35,580 |
| 2022 | $43,390 | 37,270 |
| 2021 | $45,160 | 29,480 |
| 2020 | $45,760 | 27,310 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,090 | 185,940 |
| 2023 | $62,940 | 185,020 |
| 2022 | $60,280 | 182,420 |
| 2021 | $60,840 | 173,860 |
| 2020 | $57,630 | 176,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,840 | 21,460 |
| 2023 | $50,140 | 23,270 |
| 2022 | $49,380 | 24,030 |
| 2021 | $46,980 | 21,000 |
| 2020 | $45,110 | 19,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,120 | 12,170 |
| 2023 | $37,960 | 11,870 |
| 2022 | $39,370 | 10,720 |
| 2021 | $37,500 | 10,490 |
| 2020 | $33,530 | 8,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,330 | 41,610 |
| 2023 | $82,140 | 40,610 |
| 2022 | $78,810 | 40,050 |
| 2021 | $77,860 | 36,060 |
| 2020 | $78,180 | 36,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,800 | 25,700 |
| 2023 | $51,030 | 24,200 |
| 2022 | $51,570 | 23,940 |
| 2021 | $48,950 | 24,700 |
| 2020 | $54,100 | 24,560 |