Doctor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,871 people earned their doctor's degree in theology. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 9,872 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,151 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Graduate Certificate | 547 |
| Associate Degree | 214 |
| Basic Certificate | 188 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 85 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theology is $75,508. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $58,069 to a high of $89,284.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in theology. About 74.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,392 |
| Women | 479 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 909 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 200 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 150 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga doctor'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, 153 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Liberty University. Of these students, 24% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Regent University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Regent. About 38% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Regent University make a median salary of 75,508.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. 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, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Of these students, 5% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. 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, 100 people received their doctor's degree in theology from MBTS. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
Fuller Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Fuller. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Fuller Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $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, 57 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. About 6% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 75,508.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 42 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Asbury Seminary. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Asbury Theological Seminary make a median salary of 75,508.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 38 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SEBTS. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
New York Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NYTS. About 40% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 12% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
Drew University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Drew. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Drew University theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
Andrews University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Andrews. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Andrews University make a median salary of 75,508.
Duke University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Duke. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
Emory University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 30 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Emory. About 30% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
Dallas Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in theology from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 35% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DTS Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Of these students, 22% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pentecostal Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
South University's online programs is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from South University's online programs. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at South University's online programs make a median salary of 75,508.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Graduate Theological Union. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from GTU Berkeley. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Graduate Theological Union make a median salary of 75,508.
Boston University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Boston U. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston University theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Notre Dame. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. Of these students, 35% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Notre Dame theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
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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