Theology & Religious Vocations at Columbia International University

What traits are you looking for in a theology and religious vocations school? To help you decide if Columbia International University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's theology and religious vocations program.

CIU is located in Columbia, South Carolina and approximately 2,098 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 82 theology and religious vocations majors received their bachelor's degree from CIU.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theology & Religious Vocations section at the bottom of this page.

CIU Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

• Undergrad Certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations (1 - 4 Years)
• Associate’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Master’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Doctorate Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations

CIU Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the theology and religious vocations progam at CIU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The theology and religious vocations major at CIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theology & Religious Vocations. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Schools	10
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Schools	11
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools	25
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	26
	28
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools	32
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools	33
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools	36
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Basic Certificate Schools	38
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools	41
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools	45
	49
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	69
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools	92
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	103
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools	157
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	216

In 2021, 82 students received their master’s degree in theology and religious vocations from CIU. This makes it the #33 most popular school for theology and religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 16 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology and religious vocations, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at CIU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology and religious vocations majors at Columbia International University.

CIU Theology & Religious Vocations Associate’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 100% of theology and religious vocations associate's degrees went to men and 0% went to women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a associate's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

CIU Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Program

Of the 82 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in theology and religious vocations from CIU in 2021, 51% were men and 49% were women. The typical theology and religious vocations bachelor's degree program is made up of only 39% women. So female students are more repesented at CIU since its program graduates 10% more women than average.

About 74% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations at CIU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	61
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	6

CIU Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 students graduated with a master's degree in theology and religious vocations from CIU. About 68% were men and 32% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	36
International Students	24
Other Races/Ethnicities	9

CIU also has a doctoral program available in theology and religious vocations. In 2021, 16 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Theology & Religious Vocations

If you plan to be a theology and religious vocations major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Columbia International University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Biblical Studies	68
Theological & Ministerial Studies	47
Missionary Studies	44
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	14
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	7
Sacred Music	4
Religious Education	3

Related Majors

• English Language & Literature
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Careers That Theology & Religious Vocations Grads May Go Into

A degree in theology and religious vocations can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SC, the home state for Columbia International University.

Occupation	Jobs in SC	Average Salary in SC
Clergy	710	$56,050
Philosophy and Religion Professors	270	$68,370
Music Directors and Composers	100	$53,700
Religious Activities and Education Directors	60	$68,540

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.