Youth Ministry Doctor’s Degrees
There are 67 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Youth Ministry.
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Education Levels of Youth Ministry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 327 degrees were awarded toYouth Ministry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Youth Ministry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 285 |
| Master’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Youth Ministry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Youth 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.
Most Popular Youth Ministry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Youth Ministry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Youth Ministry students seeking a doctor's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Youth 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.
Lee University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Youth 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.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Youth 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 Youth Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon College is a popular choice for Youth 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 Youth Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ozark Christian College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornerstone University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Crown College is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Youth 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.
Lubbock Christian University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Youth 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.
Cedarville University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Freed-Hardeman University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cairn University-Langhorne comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Evangel University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Youth Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MidAmerica Nazarene University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Youth 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.
Olivet Nazarene University is a popular choice for Youth Ministry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Youth Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Youth Ministry that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 1,323 |
| Lay Ministry | 732 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 678 |
| 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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