Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degrees
There are 529 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.8% 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 | 6,690 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,326 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 2,473 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations of $47,309 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Theology & Religious Vocations students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,554 |
| Women | 582 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,043 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 113 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 452 | 21.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 181 | 8.5% |
| International Students | 230 | 10.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 607 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,468 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 823 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 658 people received their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 581 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 509 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their doctor'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.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people received their doctor'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.
Word of Life Bible Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their doctor'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.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their doctor'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.
Asbury Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 349 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their doctor'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.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their doctor'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.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 210 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 202 doctor'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.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 201 doctor's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
| 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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