Divinity/Ministry Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Divinity/Ministry is offered at 244 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Divinity/Ministry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Divinity/Ministry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Divinity/Ministry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 6,724 students earned theirDivinity/Ministry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Divinity/Ministry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 117 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 604 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,299 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 697 |
Earnings of Divinity/Ministry Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Divinity/Ministry 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 Divinity/Ministry majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry. About 51.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 60 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Divinity/Ministry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 65.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Divinity/Ministry Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 270 colleges that offer a associate degree in Divinity/Ministry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Divinity/Ministry students seeking a associate degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. 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 Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 447 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry 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 Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. This school awarded 112 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carolina University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kairos University is a popular choice for Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oral Roberts University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Union University is a popular choice for Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Divinity/Ministry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Divinity/Ministry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Divinity/Ministry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Divinity/Ministry that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology/Theological Studies | 6,345 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1,726 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 192 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 148 |
| Talmudic Studies | — |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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