Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 529 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26,216 people earned theirTheology & Religious Vocations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theology & Religious Vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 758 |
| Associate’s Degree | 839 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 6,690 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,473 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations of $47,309 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,327 |
| 4 years | $47,309 |
| 5 years | $53,004 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. About 55.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,732 |
| Women | 2,958 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,682 | 70.0% |
| Asian | 202 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 659 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 465 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 305 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 145 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 607 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Theology & Religious Vocations students seeking a bachelor's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 2,468 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 823 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 658 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 581 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 509 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 432 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Word of Life Bible Institute is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 402 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 349 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 314 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 202 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 201 bachelor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Theology & Religious Vocations Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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