Doctor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)
Education Levels of Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 273 people earned their doctor's degree in religious vocations. This makes it the 79th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 518 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 273 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 260 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
| Basic Certificate | 59 |
| Associate Degree | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Religious Vocations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in religious vocations is $60,324. 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 $60,324 to a high of $60,324.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for religious vocations majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in religious vocations. About 64.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 176 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Religious Vocations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religious vocations students seekinga doctor's degree is Wesley Theological Seminary. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Wesley Theological Seminary. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at Wesley Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,324.
United Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from United Theological Seminary. About 49% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at United Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,324.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Catholic University of America. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from CUA. About 42% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CUA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Interdenominational Theological Center. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Interdenominational Theological Center. About 64% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Interdenominational Theological Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Concordia Theological Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Concordia Theological Seminary. Data shows that Concordia Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Covenant Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Covenant Seminary. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at Covenant Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,324.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Westminster Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Westminster Theological Seminary. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at Westminster Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,324.
Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Bexley Seabury. Data shows that Bexley Seabury graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Oblate School of Theology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Oblate. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oblate School of Theology religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Faith International University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Faith. Data shows that Faith graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Milligan University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,017 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Milligan. Data shows that Milligan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Multnomah University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Multnomah University. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Multnomah University religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Columbia International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from CIU. Of these students, 19% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from IWU. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% 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 $60,324.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Austin Seminary. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,324.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious vocations that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
| Sacred Music | 33 |
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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