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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 935 students earned their Theology & Religious Vocations degrees in TN.

A Theology & Religious Vocations major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in Tennessee

Theology & Religious Vocations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 506
Master’s Degree 307
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Associate Degree 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a theology and religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology and religious vocations majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in Tennessee

There are 1,660 people in the state and 116,380 people in the nation working in theology and religious vocations jobs.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in Tennessee

Theology & Religious Vocations grads earn an average of $49,080 in the state and $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville
253 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Johnson University. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Johnson University will pay a net price of $17,671.

#2

Lee University

Cleveland
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,702 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Lee University will pay a net price of $18,219.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,702 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
442 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,432 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $17,152.

#7

Milligan University

Milligan College
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,690. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,745 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
183 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Union University

Jackson
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,990. 100% of students get financical aid.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in TN

Some of the careers theology and religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $64,800
Clergy 9% $47,190
Music Directors and Composers 9% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology and religious vocations.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10,186
Visual & Performing Arts 2,629
English Language & Literature 834
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 445
Philosophy & Religious Studies 289

View all majors related to Theology & Religious Vocations

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