Lay Ministry Schools in New York

35 students earned Lay Ministry degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Lay Ministry is the 576th most popular major out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors in New York

Lay Ministry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	20
Master’s Degree	12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

In New York, a lay ministry major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of lay ministry majors in New York is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 17.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
• White: 42.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
• Other Races: 5.7%

Jobs for Lay Ministry Grads in New York

There are 5,750 people in the state and 30,160 people in the nation working in lay ministry jobs.

Wages for Lay Ministry Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a lay ministry grad in the state is $35,770, compared to a typical salary of $35,860 nationwide.

Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs in NY

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Lay Ministry Careers in NY

Some of the careers lay ministry majors go into include:

Job Title	NY Job Growth	NY Median Salary
Religious Workers	20%	$26,090
Religious Activities and Education Directors	17%	$39,920

Related Majors in New York

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to lay ministry.

Major	Annual Graduates in NY
Pastoral Counseling	6
Youth Ministry	4
Urban Ministry	4

View all majors related to Lay Ministry

View Nationwide Lay Ministry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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