Associate’s Degrees 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 Degrees
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 degrees 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 Degrees
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 9,800 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 132 people received their associate's degree in theology from SEU. Of these students, 57% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio Christian University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,800 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 54 associate's degrees were handed out to theology majors at OCU. 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 Ohel Margulia Seminary.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in theology. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 associate's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Yeshivath Zichron Moshe.
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 people received their associate's degree in theology from Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel.
Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in theology. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 associate's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies. 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.
The theology program at Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies awarded 23 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. 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 degrees in theology. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 associate's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok.
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in theology. The theology program at Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah awarded 21 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni. The theology program at Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni awarded 19 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 associate's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. Of these students, 59% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Yeshivat Hechal Shemuel. The theology program at Yeshivat Hechal Shemuel awarded 17 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their associate's degree in theology from Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah. The theology program at Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah awarded 15 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their associate's degree in theology from Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village.
Central Christian College of the Bible is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. 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 degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their associate's degree in theology from OKWU or OWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's 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 $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 degrees were handed out to theology majors at Franciscan U. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Epic Bible College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their associate's degree in theology from Epic Bible College. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York Seminary is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their associate's degree in theology from New York Seminary.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer associate’s degrees.
| 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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