Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,151 people earned their bachelor's degree in theology. This makes it the 122nd most popular bachelor'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 | 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology is $32,211. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,072 to a high of $40,486.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology is $37,366. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,680 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,612.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $445.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in theology. About 59.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,272 |
| Women | 879 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 |
| White | 1,452 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 182 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga bachelor's degree is Southeastern University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. 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, 263 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from SEU. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SEU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Data shows that Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Franciscan U. About 66% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Franciscan U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from NOBTS. Of these students, 39% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel. Data shows that Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oral Roberts University. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,502 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from ORU. Of these students, 43% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oral Roberts University theology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
The Master's University and Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from The Master's University. About 40% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Master's University and Seminary theology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. 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, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Northwest University CAPS. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology at Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies make a median salary of 32,211.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from SBTS. About 53% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. About 57% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Notre Dame graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Benedictine College. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Benedictine College. Of these students, 63% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Benedictine College theology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
University of Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from UD. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology at University of Dallas make a median salary of 32,211.
Martin Luther College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from MLC. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology at Martin Luther College make a median salary of 32,211.
Johnson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Johnson University. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Johnson University theology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,211.
Rabbinical Seminary of America is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America. Data shows that Rabbinical Seminary of America graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from SEBTS. Data shows that SEBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,211.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mid-America Christian University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from MACU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in theology at Mid-America Christian University make a median salary of 32,211.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 2,030 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,097 |
| Religious Education | 609 |
| Missionary Studies | 417 |
| Sacred Music | 302 |
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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