Bachelor’s Degrees in Divinity/Ministry
Education Levels of Divinity Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 563 people earned their bachelor's degree in divinity studies. This makes it the 320th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in divinity studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,094 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 720 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 563 |
| Associate Degree | 103 |
| Graduate Certificate | 61 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Divinity Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for divinity studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for divinity studies students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in divinity studies. About 62.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 350 |
| Women | 213 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of divinity studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 396 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Divinity Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in divinity studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for divinity studies students seekinga bachelor's 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 $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, 248 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from SEU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oral Roberts University. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. 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, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from ORU. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johnson University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. 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 divinity studies from Johnson University. About 19% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in divinity studies. 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, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from SEBTS.
Nazarene Bible College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Nazarene Bible College. Of these students, 40% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lincoln Christian University. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from MBTS. Of these students, 21% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Olivet Nazarene University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Olivet Nazarene. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Valley Forge. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from UVF. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Corban University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Corban. About 18% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Urshan College. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Urshan College. About 58% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mid-South Christian College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,102 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from MSCC.
Central Christian College of the Bible is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Central Christian College of the Bible. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Toccoa Falls College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in divinity studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Toccoa Falls.
The 17th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Louisiana College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,124 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from Louisiana College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The King's University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 600 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 $9,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from TKU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Trevecca Nazarene University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in divinity studies. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in divinity studies from TNU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to divinity studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology | 1,061 |
| Other Theological Studies | 412 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 113 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 2 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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