Master’s Degrees in Youth Ministry
Education Levels of Youth Ministry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29 people earned their master's degree in youth ministry. This earns it the #659 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in youth ministry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 270 |
| Master’s Degree | 29 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Youth Ministry Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for youth ministry majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in youth ministry. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of youth ministry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Youth Ministry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in youth ministry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for youth ministry students seekinga master's degree is Dallas Baptist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in youth ministry from DBU.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for youth ministry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in youth ministry from Austin Seminary. About 95% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lee University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in youth ministry. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,470 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in youth ministry from Lee University. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for youth ministry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in youth ministry from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Columbia International University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in youth ministry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in youth ministry from CIU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to youth ministry that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling | 688 |
| Lay Ministry | 260 |
| Other Pastoral Ministries | 206 |
| 24 | |
| Urban Ministry | 13 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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