Associate Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 792 people earned their associate degree in theology & religious vocations. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology & religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,310 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,878 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,718 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,380 |
| Basic Certificate | 845 |
| Associate Degree | 792 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 749 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in theology & religious vocations is $29,571. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,627 and the high is $35,191.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in theology & religious vocations is $21,207. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,901 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,513.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in theology & religious vocations. About 52.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 379 |
| Women | 413 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology & religious vocations associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| White | 445 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 77 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology & religious vocations students seekingan associate degree is Southeastern University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from SEU. Of these students, 56% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SEU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,571.
Valor Christian College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Valor Christian College. About 66% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Valor Christian College theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Southwestern Assemblies of God University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from NOBTS. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in theology & religious vocations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 29,571.
Lancaster Bible College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,985 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Lancaster Bible College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Lancaster Bible College theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Christian University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,668 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from CCU. About 50% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,571.
Grace Christian University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,121 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Grace. Of these students, 50% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in theology & religious vocations at Grace Christian University make a median salary of 29,571.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from IWU. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Franciscan U. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in theology & religious vocations at Franciscan University of Steubenville make a median salary of 29,571.
Elim Bible Institute and College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Elim. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Elim Bible Institute and College theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
Ozark Christian College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Ozark Christian College. Of these students, 45% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ozark Christian College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,571.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rosedale Bible College. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Rosedale Bible College. About 66% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rosedale Bible College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,571.
Calvin University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,909 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Calvin. Calvin University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in theology & religious vocations at Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa make a median salary of 29,571.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Carolina College of Biblical Studies. About 50% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in theology & religious vocations at Carolina College of Biblical Studies make a median salary of 29,571.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from Northwest University CAPS. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in theology & religious vocations at Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies make a median salary of 29,571.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from South Florida Bible College. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their associate degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in theology & religious vocations from SBTS. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,571.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology & religious vocations that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,468 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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