Master’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,001 people earned their master's degree in theology. This earns it the #21 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 theology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 10,001 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,539 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,936 |
| Graduate Certificate | 505 |
| Associate Degree | 248 |
| Basic Certificate | 217 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 81 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in theology is $44,058. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,774 and the high is $48,862.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in theology is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $58,791 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,960.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology. About 64.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,433 |
| Women | 3,568 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 505 |
| Black or African American | 1,420 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 656 |
| White | 5,663 |
| International Students | 719 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,038 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,449 people received their master's degree in theology from Liberty University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Fuller Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master's degree in theology from Fuller. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in theology from MBTS. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in theology from SEBTS. Of these students, 14% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in theology from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. About 29% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in theology from Asbury Seminary. About 34% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in theology from Duke. Of these students, 42% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in theology from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 32% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in theology from NOBTS. About 18% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in theology from Yale. About 51% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Andrews University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in theology from Andrews. Of these students, 19% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in theology from Emory. About 57% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Luther Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in theology from Luther Seminary. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Princeton Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in theology from Princeton Seminary. Of these students, 51% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in theology from Boston College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in theology from Harvard. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The Master's University and Seminary is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in theology from The Master's University. About 3% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in theology from Biola. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Western Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in theology from Western Seminary-San Jose. Of these students, 12% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Theology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 5,288 | |
| 3,734 | |
| 866 | |
| 99 | |
| 14 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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