Lay Ministry Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Lay Ministry is offered at 48 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Lay Ministry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 732 students earned theirLay 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 | 4 |
Earnings of Lay Ministry Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Lay Ministry of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Lay Ministry students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. About 64.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Lay Ministry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.0% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 36.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 15.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 72 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Lay Ministry. Learn more about the most popular below:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Westminster Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 100 graduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate 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 Christian University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 46 graduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 31 graduate certificates 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.
Regent University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 29 graduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Central University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 15 graduate certificates 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.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 15 graduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Visible Music College is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 12 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 11 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 10 graduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 10 graduate certificates 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.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Lutheran Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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