Associate Degrees in Lay Ministry
Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 58 people earned their associate degree in lay ministry. This earns it the #404 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in lay ministry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 260 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 217 |
| Graduate Certificate | 84 |
| Associate Degree | 58 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 46 |
| Basic Certificate | 11 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Lay Ministry Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for lay ministry majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in lay ministry. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of lay ministry associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer an associate degree in lay ministry. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for lay ministry students seekingan associate degree is Grace Christian University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,121 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from Grace. Of these students, 50% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Calvin University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in lay ministry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,909 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from Calvin.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for lay ministry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in lay ministry. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College.
Howard Payne University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in lay ministry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from Howard Payne. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bethel University - Mishawaka comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in lay ministry. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from Bethel University.
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in lay ministry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,646 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in lay ministry from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to lay ministry that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling | 42 |
| Other Pastoral Ministries | 33 |
| Youth Ministry | 4 |
| Urban Ministry | 3 |
| 2 |
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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