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Graduate Certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations

904 Yearly Graduations
$38,536 Median Salary
$19,000 Median Debt
There are 152 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 29 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.1% of theology and religious vocations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 904 students earned their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations is $38,536. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,362 to a high of $39,711.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations is $19,000. 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, $19,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,000.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 512
Women 392
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The racial-ethnic distribution of theology and religious vocations graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 27
Black or African American 119
Hispanic or Latino 100
White 500
International Students 55
Other Races/Ethnicities 103
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There are 152 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
183 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for theology and religious vocations students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The theology and religious vocations program at Liberty University awarded 183 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, Missouri
41 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The theology and religious vocations program at Concordia Seminary awarded 41 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, Massachusetts
41 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The theology and religious vocations program at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary awarded 41 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

38 Yearly Graduations

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary.

36 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology and religious vocations program at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion awarded 36 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#6

Rabbinical Seminary of America

Flushing, New York
30 Yearly Graduations

The 6th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rabbinical Seminary of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Rabbinical Seminary of America.

#7

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
27 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fuller Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Fuller. Of these students, 67% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Western Theological Seminary

Holland, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology and religious vocations program at Western Theological Seminary awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#8

Calvin Theological Seminary

Grand Rapids, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Calvin Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology and religious vocations program at Calvin Theological Seminary awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Detroit, Michigan
21 Yearly Graduations
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,186 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at SHMS.

#11

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Nazarene Theological Seminary. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology and religious vocations program at Nazarene Theological Seminary awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Catholic Theological Union. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#15

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women

University of St Thomas Minnesota comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from UST MN.

#15

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, Louisiana
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from NOBTS. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#15

Pacific School of Religion

Berkeley, California
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific School of Religion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology and religious vocations program at Pacific School of Religion awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Creighton. Of these students, 43% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Asbury Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Asbury Seminary. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College

Mount Kisco, New York
12 Yearly Graduations

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $300 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 479
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 179
Biblical Studies 135
Religious Education 36
Other Theology & Religion 35

Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology and religious vocations that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts 865
English Language & Literature 565
Liberal Arts & Humanities 546
Philosophy & Religious Studies 420
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 254

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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