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Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree

Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degrees

There are 406 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies.

Education Levels of Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,135 people earned theirTheological & Ministerial Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theological & Ministerial Studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 114
Associate’s Degree (this page) 246
Bachelor’s Degree 2,219
Master’s Degree 10,701
Doctor’s Degree 1,795

Earnings of Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies of $53,283 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,647
4 years $53,283
5 years $59,877

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

There are 464 colleges that offer a associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,753 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 641 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 446 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 307 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Fuller Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Asbury Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 219 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 209 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 203 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Oral Roberts University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Duke University

Durham, NC

Duke University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 157 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Concordia Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, MA

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Divinity/Ministry 6,724
Theology/Theological Studies 6,345
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 1,726
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 192
Rabbinical Studies 148

Below are some popular majors similar to Theological & Ministerial Studies that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Bible/Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries 3,230
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 1,249
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1,235
Religious Education 1,230

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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