Divinity/Ministry at Western Seminary
If you plan to study Divinity/Ministry, consider the program at Western Seminary. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Seminary is in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 divinity/ministry graduations were recorded at Western Seminary.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Seminary
Distance learning is available at Western Seminary. Among 755 students, 392 (52%) studied exclusively online and 48 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Divinity/Ministry graduates at Western Seminary, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Divinity/Ministry graduates at Western Seminary are 18% women (12) and 82% men (55).
Divinity/Ministry Master’s Program at Western Seminary
Of the 60 master’s divinity/ministry graduates at Western Seminary, 20% were women (12) and 80% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Divinity/Ministry master’s degree recipients at Western Seminary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 15% of Divinity/Ministry master’s degree recipients at Western Seminary, below the national average of 29%.*
Divinity/Ministry Doctoral Program at Western Seminary
Of the 7 doctoral divinity/ministry degrees awarded at Western Seminary, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Divinity/Ministry doctoral degree recipients at Western Seminary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Divinity/Ministry doctoral degree recipients at Western Seminary, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Divinity/Ministry Graduates
Graduates of the Divinity/Ministry program at Western Seminary go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Divinity/Ministry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Clergy | $49,854 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.