Lay Ministry Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Lay Ministry is offered at 48 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Lay Ministry. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 50% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.0% of Lay Ministry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 732 degrees were awarded toLay Ministry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Lay Ministry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 36 |
| Associate’s Degree | 72 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 196 |
| Master’s Degree | 424 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
Earnings of Lay Ministry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Lay Ministry of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,962 |
| 4 years | $41,537 |
| 5 years | $44,763 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in Lay Ministry is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Lay Ministry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 25.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 25.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 25.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Lay Ministry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Lay Ministry students seeking a doctor's degree is Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. This school awarded 157 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Westminster Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Calvin University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grace Christian University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Central University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grace College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Visible Music College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint John's Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bethel University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United Lutheran Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Lay Ministry that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 1,323 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 678 |
| Youth Ministry | 327 |
| Women’s Ministry | 75 |
| Urban Ministry | 65 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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