Associate Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 people earned their associate degree in theology. This makes it the 132nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 9,872 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,151 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Graduate Certificate | 547 |
| Associate Degree | 214 |
| Basic Certificate | 188 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 85 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in theology is $27,591. 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 $27,591 and the high is $27,591.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in theology is $15,819. 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, $15,819 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,819.
The median monthly payment of a theology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $188.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in theology. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 81 |
| Women | 133 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 129 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer an associate degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekingan associate degree is Southeastern University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in theology from SEU. About 55% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in theology at Southeastern University make a median salary of 27,591.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in theology from NOBTS. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 27,591.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in theology from Franciscan U. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville make a median salary of 27,591.
Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in theology from Northwest University CAPS. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Northwest University CAPS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,591.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate 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 $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in theology from SBTS. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,591.
Epic Bible College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in theology from Epic Bible College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Epic Bible College theology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,591.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in theology from SEBTS. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,591.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alaska Christian College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from Alaska Christian College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in theology at Alaska Christian College make a median salary of 27,591.
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,591.
Calvary University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from Calvary. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Calvary University theology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,591.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from OKWU or OWU. Those who complete their associate degree in theology at Oklahoma Wesleyan University make a median salary of 27,591.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is City Vision University. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from City Vision University. Data shows that City Vision University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,591.
Bethel University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in theology from Bethel. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Bethel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,591.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is The King's University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in theology from TKU. Data shows that TKU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,591.
Bob Jones University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in theology from Bob Jones University. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bob Jones University theology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,591.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 351 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 143 |
| Missionary Studies | 27 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 25 |
| Sacred Music | 19 |
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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