Theology & Religious Vocations at Hardin - Simmons University

If you plan to study theology and religious vocations, take a look at what Hardin - Simmons University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Hardin - Simmons is located in Abilene, Texas and has a total student population of 2,128. In 2021, 16 theology and religious vocations majors received their bachelor's degree from Hardin - Simmons.

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.

Hardin - Simmons Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

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

Hardin - Simmons Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

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

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The theology and religious vocations major at Hardin - Simmons 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 Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools	56
	58
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools	63
	72
	86
	94
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools	100
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	110
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	120
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	158
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools	177
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools	239
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	313

In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in theology and religious vocations from Hardin - Simmons. This makes it the #177 most popular school for theology and religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology and religious vocations, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at Hardin - Simmons

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

Hardin - Simmons Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Program

Of the 16 theology and religious vocations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Hardin - Simmons, about 63% were men and 38% were women.

About 94% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations at Hardin - Simmons 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 Hardin - Simmons University with a bachelor's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	15
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Hardin - Simmons Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 72% of theology and religious vocations master's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.

In the theology and religious vocations master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	6
International Students	3
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Hardin - Simmons also has a doctoral program available in theology and religious vocations. In 2021, 5 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Theology & Religious Vocations

The following theology and religious vocations concentations are available at Hardin - Simmons University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Hardin - Simmons University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies	35
Biblical Studies	3
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	1

Related Majors

• Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• English Language & Literature
• 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 TX, the home state for Hardin - Simmons University.

Occupation	Jobs in TX	Average Salary in TX
Clergy	2,720	$54,370
Philosophy and Religion Professors	1,520	$87,240
Music Directors and Composers	890	$61,210
Religious Activities and Education Directors	380	$59,100
Religious Workers	230	$33,360

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.