Graduate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 547 people earned their graduate certificate in theology. This earns it the #41 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 theology. About 64.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 355 |
| Women | 192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 385 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 102 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 43 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Liberty University. About 40% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concordia Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Concordia Seminary. Of these students, 5% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from HUC - JIR.
Rabbinical Seminary of America is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America.
Fuller Theological Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Fuller. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,669 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in theology from SHMS.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Creighton University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Creighton. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific School of Religion is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Pacific School of Religion.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Asbury Seminary. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Denver Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Denver Seminary. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lexington Theological Seminary. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Lexington Theological Seminary. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bethany Theological Seminary. 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 theology from Bethany Theological Seminary. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aquinas Institute of Theology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Aquinas Institute Saint Louis. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Western Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Western Seminary-San Jose. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 252 |
| Missionary Studies | 225 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 216 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 94 |
| Religious Education | 26 |
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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