Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations is offered at 529 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.9% of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 26,216 students 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 (this page) | 15,326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,473 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Theology & Religious Vocations of $47,309 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,005 |
| Women | 4,998 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,082 | 54.5% |
| Asian | 689 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,083 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,643 | 12.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 274 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1,020 | 7.8% |
| International Students | 1,152 | 8.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 607 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 2,468 master'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 823 master'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.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 658 master'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.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 581 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 509 master'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.
Southeastern University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 502 master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their master'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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Word of Life Bible Institute is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 402 master'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.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 349 master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 314 master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 292 master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 245 master'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.
Johnson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 202 master'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master'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.
Theology & Religious Vocations Focus Areas
| 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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