Master’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,310 people earned their master's degree in theology & religious vocations. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology & religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,310 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,878 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,718 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,380 |
| Basic Certificate | 845 |
| Associate Degree | 792 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 749 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in theology & religious vocations is $47,762. 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 $42,850 to a high of $54,841.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theology & religious vocations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,166 |
| Women | 5,144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology & religious vocations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 732 |
| Black or African American | 1,796 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,094 |
| White | 7,342 |
| International Students | 1,033 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,313 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 407 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theology & religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology & religious vocations students seekinga master's degree 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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,585 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University. About 36% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
Dallas Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 41% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Dallas Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from SBTS. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in theology & religious vocations at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 47,762.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Fuller. Of these students, 49% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fuller graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from SEBTS. About 20% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SEBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from MBTS. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from NOBTS. About 25% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NOBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. About 39% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in theology & religious vocations at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary make a median salary of 47,762.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Asbury Seminary. About 45% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Asbury Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
Andrews University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Andrews. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Andrews University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Grand Canyon University. About 47% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in theology & religious vocations at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 47,762.
Biola University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Biola. Of these students, 38% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Biola University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Duke. Of these students, 45% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in theology & religious vocations at Duke University make a median salary of 47,762.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Westminster Theological Seminary. About 47% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Westminster Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from IWU. About 36% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from The Master's University. Of these students, 12% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The Master's University and Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
Yale University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Yale. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Yale University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,762.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Luther Rice College & Seminary. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Luther Rice. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in theology & religious vocations at Luther Rice College & Seminary make a median salary of 47,762.
Emory University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Emory. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,762.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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