Lay Ministry Undergraduate Certificates
There are 48 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% 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 (this page) | 36 |
| Associate’s Degree | 72 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 196 |
| Master’s Degree | 424 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Lay Ministry Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. About 86.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Lay Ministry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 36.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 36.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 8.3% |
| International Students | 2 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 72 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their undergraduate 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.
Calvin University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 56 undergraduate 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.
Grace Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their undergraduate 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.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their undergraduate 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.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their undergraduate 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.
North Central University is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grace College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate 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.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint John's Seminary is a popular choice for Lay Ministry majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 10 undergraduate 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.
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. This school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in Lay Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in Lay Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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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