Associate’s Degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 646 students earned their associate's degree in theology. This makes it the 108th most popular associate's 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 | 11,230 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,767 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,464 |
| Graduate Certificate | 861 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 746 |
| Associate’s Degree | 646 |
| Basic Certificate | 124 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Associate’s Degree
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology students who are associate's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate's degree in theology. About 61.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 397 |
| Women | 249 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 512 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Associate’s Degree
There are 93 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southeastern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,810 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 132 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at SEU. Of these students, 57% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio Christian University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,533 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,765 per year.
The theology program at Ohio Christian University awarded 54 associate's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Ohel-Margulia-Seminary. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 people received their associate's degree in theology from <nil>.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Yeshivath Zichron Moshe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,800 per year.
The theology program at Yeshivath Zichron Moshe awarded 41 associate's degree during the 2018-2019 school year.
Yeshiva-Gedola-Tiferes-Yerachmiel comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. The theology program at Yeshiva-Gedola-Tiferes-Yerachmiel awarded 33 associate's degree during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 people received their associate's degree in theology from Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim.
Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,423 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their associate's degree in theology from Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies. About 43% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yeshiva-Gedola-Tiferes-Yaakov-Yitzchok comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at <nil>.
Yeshiva-Gedolah-Keren-Hatorah comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 people received their associate's degree in theology from <nil>.
Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Faith-Theological-Seminary-And-Christian-College. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at Faith-Outreach-Center,-Inc.. Of these students, 59% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yeshivat-Hechal-Shemuel comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their associate's degree in theology from <nil>.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,670 per year.
The theology program at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute awarded 17 associate's degree during the 2018-2019 school year.
Yeshiva-Chemdas-Hatorah comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. The theology program at Yeshiva-Chemdas-Hatorah awarded 15 associate's degree during the 2018-2019 school year.
Yeshiva-Gedolah-Of-Woodlake-Village is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their associate's degree in theology from Yeshiva-Ohr-Zechariah.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Central Christian College of the Bible. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology program at Central Christian College of the Bible awarded 12 associate's degree during the 2018-2019 school year.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's 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 $26,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,540 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at OKWU or OWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at Franciscan U. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Epic Bible College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,362 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 associate's degree were handed out to theology majors at Trinity Life Bible College. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is New-York-Seminary. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their associate's degree in theology from <nil>.
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer associate’s degree.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 498 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 167 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 58 |
| Missionary Studies | 40 |
| Religious Education | 30 |
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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