Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
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Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8,022 students earned their bachelor's degree in theology and 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 and religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,027 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,022 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,356 |
| Associate Degree | 1,083 |
| Graduate Certificate | 904 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 583 |
| Basic Certificate | 484 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations is $27,151. 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 $23,389 and the high is $30,724.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations is $26,620. 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, $31,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,250.
The median monthly payment of a theology and religious vocations graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $269.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. About 57.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,647 |
| Women | 3,375 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology and religious vocations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 217 |
| Black or African American | 614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 697 |
| White | 5,651 |
| International Students | 164 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 679 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 427 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in theology and religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology and 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 $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 505 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 47% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeastern University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Southeastern University awarded 297 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 48% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northwestern - St Paul is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 217 people received their bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from Northwestern. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from Yeshivath Viznitz.
The 5th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johnson University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from Johnson University. Of these students, 38% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lancaster Bible College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Lancaster Bible College. About 40% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Franciscan University of Steubenville awarded 128 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bethany Global University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at BGU. About 68% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lee University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Lee University. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 46% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ozark Christian College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The theology and religious vocations program at Ozark Christian College awarded 117 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Crown College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from Crown. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from NOBTS. About 25% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oral Roberts University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,670 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Oral Roberts University awarded 99 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colorado Christian University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,474 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from CCU. Of these students, 40% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Regent University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Regent University awarded 85 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Columbia International University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at CIU. Of these students, 49% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Southwestern Assemblies of God University awarded 78 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Master's University and Seminary. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at The Master's University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,603 |
| Biblical Studies | 2,456 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,115 |
| Religious Education | 708 |
| Missionary Studies | 455 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology and religious vocations that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 94,717 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 45,122 |
| English Language & Literature | 38,845 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 22,489 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 14,685 |
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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