Graduate Certificates in Divinity/Ministry
Education Levels of Divinity Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 61 people earned their graduate certificate in divinity studies. This makes it the 239th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for divinity studies majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in divinity studies. About 52.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of divinity studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Divinity Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 22 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in divinity studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Asbury Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in divinity studies. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lexington Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in divinity studies. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from Lexington Theological Seminary. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is City Vision University. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from City Vision University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johnson 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from Johnson University.
The 7th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from MBTS.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in divinity studies. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from NOBTS.
Samford University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in divinity studies. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from Samford.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in divinity studies. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 0 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from SEBTS.
Sewanee - The University of the South comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in divinity studies. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in divinity studies from Sewanee.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to divinity studies that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology | 282 |
| Other Theological Studies | 124 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 72 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 8 |
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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