Associate Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 366 students 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 | 10,469 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,603 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,586 |
| Graduate Certificate | 479 |
| Associate Degree | 366 |
| Basic Certificate | 227 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 102 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in theology is $20,000. 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, $20,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in theology. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 177 |
| Women | 189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
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 $27,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. The theology program at Southeastern University awarded 135 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. The theology program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 59 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ohio Christian University. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,045 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,416 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in theology from OCU. About 39% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to theology majors at Franciscan U. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,027 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in theology from Northwest University CAPS. Of these students, 50% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The theology program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,362 per year. The theology program at Epic Bible College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to theology majors at SEBTS. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alaska Christian College. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 50% were women.
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. The theology program at Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,326 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from Calvary. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Point University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to theology majors at Point. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,540 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from OKWU or OWU.
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 $6,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from City Vision University. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bethel University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The theology program at Bethel University awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
California Christian College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to theology majors at California Christian College. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,270 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 associate degrees were handed out to theology majors at TKU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universidad Teologica del Caribe. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,995 per year. The theology program at Universidad Teologica del Caribe awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Fort Lauderdale is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. The theology program at University of Fort Lauderdale awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $19,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 associate degrees were handed out to theology majors at Bob Jones University.
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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 | 387 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 221 |
| Missionary Studies | 32 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 30 |
| Sacred Music | 20 |
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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