Theology & Religious Vocations at Concordia University, Chicago

Every theology and religious vocations school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the theology and religious vocations program at Concordia University, Chicago stacks up to those at other schools.

Concordia University, Chicago is located in River Forest, Illinois and approximately 6,491 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 7 theology and religious vocations majors received their bachelor's degree from Concordia University, Chicago.

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.

Concordia University, Chicago Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Master’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations

Online Classes Are Available at Concordia University, Chicago

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Concordia University, Chicago does offer online courses in theology and religious vocations for the following degree levels:

• Master’s Degree

Concordia University, Chicago Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the theology and religious vocations progam at Concordia University, Chicago 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 Concordia University, Chicago 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
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools	87
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	205
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	505

In 2021, 1 student received their master’s degree in theology and religious vocations from Concordia University, Chicago. This is the #351 most popular school for theology and religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at Concordia University, Chicago

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

Concordia University, Chicago Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from Concordia University, Chicago. About 14% were men and 86% 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 Concordia University, Chicago since its program graduates 47% more women than average.

About 86% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations at Concordia University, Chicago 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 Concordia University, Chicago with a bachelor's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Concordia University, Chicago Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 student graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from Concordia University, Chicago.

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

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

Concordia University, Chicago also has a doctoral program available in theology and religious vocations. In 2021, 0 student 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 Concordia University, Chicago. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Religious Education	4
Theological & Ministerial Studies	4
Sacred Music	1

Related Majors

• Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• English Language & Literature
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

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 IL, the home state for Concordia University, Chicago.

Occupation	Jobs in IL	Average Salary in IL
Clergy	1,920	$51,190
Religious Activities and Education Directors	1,650	$43,930
Philosophy and Religion Professors	960	$81,200
Music Directors and Composers	370	$40,220
Religious Workers	300	$36,610

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
• Image Credit: By Jeangagnon under License

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