Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,603 bachelor's degrees were awarded to theology majors. 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 | 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology is $27,374. 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 $18,251 to a high of $33,021.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theology is $26,067. 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, $31,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,438.
The median monthly payment of a theology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $458.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in theology. About 64.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,683 |
| Women | 920 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
| White | 1,839 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 205 |
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 $27,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 263 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from SEU. Of these students, 50% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Yeshivath Viznitz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Yeshivath Viznitz.
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 $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
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 $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Franciscan U. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at NOBTS. About 26% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel.
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 $30,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at ORU. Of these students, 47% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $27,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. The theology program at The Master's University and Seminary awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,027 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Northwest University CAPS. Of these students, 51% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at SBTS. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. About 47% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio Christian University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at OCU. Of these students, 45% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $31,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Benedictine College. Of these students, 74% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $43,326 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at UD. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Martin Luther College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from MLC.
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 $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Johnson University. About 9% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at SEBTS. Of these students, 3% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,832 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from MACU. About 23% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College. 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. The theology program at Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College awarded 26 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 2,456 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,115 |
| Religious Education | 708 |
| Missionary Studies | 455 |
| Sacred Music | 364 |
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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