Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)
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Education Levels of Religious Vocations Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 students earned their bachelor's degree in religious vocations. This earns it the #231 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 512 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 318 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 230 |
| Basic Certificate | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
| Associate Degree | 30 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Religious Vocations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in religious vocations is $27,245. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,585 and the high is $29,009.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in religious vocations is $32,957. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,211 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $31,107.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in religious vocations. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 134 |
| Women | 184 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 196 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular Religious Vocations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Moody Bible Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in religious vocations from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 68% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Trevecca Nazarene University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,235 per year. The religious vocations program at Trevecca Nazarene University awarded 35 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Abilene Christian University. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. The religious vocations program at Abilene Christian University awarded 28 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Belmont University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,300 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Belmont. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Christian College of the Bible is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,950 per year. The religious vocations program at Central Christian College of the Bible awarded 13 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The King's University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,270 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at TKU. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bethel University Minnesota comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. The religious vocations program at Bethel University Minnesota awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Heritage Bible College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The religious vocations program at Heritage Bible College awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at BMA Seminary. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Hope Christian College. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at New Hope Christian College. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tri-State Bible College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The religious vocations program at Tri-State Bible College awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Christian University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,066 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. The religious vocations program at Southwestern Christian University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Missouri Baptist University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,076 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,670 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in religious vocations from MBU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma Baptist University. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in religious vocations from OBU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Point University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in religious vocations from Point. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montreat College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Montreat College.
Kentucky Christian University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Kentucky Christian University.
Indiana Wesleyan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,512 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in religious vocations from IWU.
Huntington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Huntington.
Sterling College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,107 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Sterling College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious vocations that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,603 |
| Biblical Studies | 2,456 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,115 |
| Religious Education | 708 |
| Missionary Studies | 455 |
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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