Master’s Degrees in Divinity/Ministry
Education Levels of Divinity Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,094 people earned their master's degree in divinity studies. This earns it the #34 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for divinity studies majors with their master's degree 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 master's degrees in divinity studies. About 68.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,506 |
| Women | 1,588 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of divinity studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 295 |
| Black or African American | 783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 358 |
| White | 2,882 |
| International Students | 348 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 428 |
Most Popular Divinity Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 236 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Liberty University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. 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, 237 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from SBTS. About 6% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master'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 $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from SEBTS. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Asbury Seminary. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Andrews University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Andrews. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 116 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from NOBTS. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. 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, 110 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from MBTS. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Fuller Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Fuller. About 48% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Emory. Of these students, 56% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from DTS Dallas.
The 11th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Luther Seminary. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Luther Seminary. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The Master's University and Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. 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, 82 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from The Master's University.
Princeton Theological Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Princeton Seminary. About 64% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Union University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from VUU. About 48% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Luther Rice College & Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Luther Rice. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Ohio Christian University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from OCU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Yale University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Yale. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baylor University. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Baylor. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Concordia Seminary is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Concordia Seminary.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to divinity studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology | 3,785 |
| Other Theological Studies | 886 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 98 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 9 |
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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