Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,878 people earned their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. This earns it the #28 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations is $32,211. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,076 to a high of $37,314.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations is $24,175. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,431 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. About 55.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,816 |
| Women | 3,062 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 242 |
| Black or African American | 552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 602 |
| White | 4,709 |
| International Students | 141 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 632 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 427 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 seekinga bachelor's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 505 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 49% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. 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, 297 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from SEU. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Southeastern University make a median salary of 32,211.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Grand Canyon University. About 45% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 32,211.
University of Northwestern - St Paul comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Northwestern. Of these students, 59% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at University of Northwestern - St Paul make a median salary of 32,211.
Johnson University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Johnson University. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Johnson University make a median salary of 32,211.
Lancaster Bible College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Lancaster Bible College. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Lancaster Bible College make a median salary of 32,211.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Franciscan University of Steubenville. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Franciscan U. About 70% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Franciscan U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
Bethany Global University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from BGU. About 67% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
Lee University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,470 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Lee University. Of these students, 41% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lee University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Liberty University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University. Of these students, 39% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ozark Christian College. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Ozark Christian College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Ozark Christian College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
Crown College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Crown. About 31% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Crown College theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from NOBTS. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 32,211.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oral Roberts University. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,502 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from ORU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that ORU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from CCU. About 48% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado Christian University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Regent University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Regent. About 43% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regent University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Columbia International University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from CIU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Columbia International University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. 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, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. About 43% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University make a median salary of 32,211.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from The Master's University. Of these students, 43% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Master's University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
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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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