Master’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)
Education Levels of Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 518 people earned their master's degree in religious vocations. This earns it the #147 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religious vocations is $50,968. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $49,074 and the high is $51,013.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for religious vocations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in religious vocations. About 55.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 289 |
| Women | 229 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 274 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Religious Vocations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. 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, 89 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from IWU. About 38% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global make a median salary of 50,968.
Catholic University of America comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 54 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from CUA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Catholic University of America make a median salary of 50,968.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Life Pacific College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from LIFE Bible College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Life Pacific College make a median salary of 50,968.
Concordia Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Concordia Theological Seminary. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Concordia Theological Seminary make a median salary of 50,968.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Moody Bible Institute. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,968.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Theological Seminary. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Western Theological Seminary. About 42% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Western Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,968.
Biola University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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, 25 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Biola. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Biola University make a median salary of 50,968.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Evangel University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,304 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Evangel. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Evangel University make a median salary of 50,968.
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from BMA Seminary. Of these students, 6% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,968.
Union University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Union. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Union University religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,968.
The 11th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oral Roberts University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,502 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from ORU. Data shows that ORU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,968.
Southwestern Christian University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from SCU. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in religious vocations at Southwestern Christian University make a median salary of 50,968.
Saint Johns University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from SJU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that SJU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,968.
Liberty University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Liberty University. About 20% of this group were women, and 30% 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 $50,968.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Multnomah University. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Multnomah University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Multnomah University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,968.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Methodist Theological School in Ohio. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from MTSO. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Methodist Theological School in Ohio religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,968.
Denver Seminary is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Denver Seminary. Denver Seminary religious vocations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,968.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious vocations that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
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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