Lay Ministry Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Lay Ministry. This degree is more popular with male students, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% 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 (this page) | 424 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Lay Ministry Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Lay Ministry of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Lay Ministry. About 63.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 200 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Lay Ministry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 42.6% |
| Asian | 37 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 15.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 39 | 12.3% |
| International Students | 11 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master'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.
Westminster Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master'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.
Calvin University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 56 master'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.
Grace Christian University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master'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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master'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.
Regent University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master'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.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master'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.
Fordham University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master'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.
Saint John's Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master'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.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Lutheran Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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