Doctor’s Degrees in Lay Ministry
Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5 people earned their doctor's degree in lay ministry. This makes it the 541st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s 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 doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in lay ministry. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of lay ministry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in lay ministry. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
The most popular school in the United States for lay ministry students seekinga doctor's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in lay ministry from Fordham U. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carolina Christian College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in lay ministry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in lay ministry from Carolina Christian College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for lay ministry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is La Salle University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in lay ministry from La Salle.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to lay ministry that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling | 161 |
| Other Pastoral Ministries | 59 |
| Urban Ministry | 20 |
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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