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Theology & Religious Vocations in Illinois

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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois

1,807 students earned Theology & Religious Vocations degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Theology & Religious Vocations major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in Illinois

Theology & Religious Vocations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 861
Bachelor’s Degree 730
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 142
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a theology and religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology and religious vocations majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in Illinois

There are 5,200 people in the state and 116,380 people in the nation working in theology and religious vocations jobs.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in Illinois

Theology & Religious Vocations grads earn an average of $43,930 in the state and $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

696 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,870 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,679. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,307 after graduation.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
581 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. An average student at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary will pay a net price of $19,638. 69% of the teachers are full time.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 80% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at Wheaton College Illinois will pay a net price of $25,692.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,320 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
221 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in IL

Some of the careers theology and religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Religious Workers 4% $32,770
Clergy 4% $48,120
Religious Activities and Education Directors 4% $40,900
Philosophy and Religion Professors 2% $75,270
Music Directors and Composers 1% $34,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology and religious vocations.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,292
Visual & Performing Arts 5,502
English Language & Literature 1,599
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 954
Philosophy & Religious Studies 562

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