Graduate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
In 2020-2021, 479 graduate certificates were awarded to theology majors. 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 | 10,469 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,603 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,586 |
| Graduate Certificate | 479 |
| Associate Degree | 366 |
| Basic Certificate | 227 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 102 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology is $36,187. 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 $36,187 to a high of $36,187.
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 64.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 309 |
| Women | 170 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 315 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Liberty University. About 65% of this group were women, and 40% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Concordia Seminary. Of these students, 10% were women and 17% 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 $11,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from HUC - JIR. About 53% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. The theology program at Rabbinical Seminary of America awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Western Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Western Theological Seminary. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Fuller.
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 $21,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,186 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Creighton. Of these students, 43% were women and 7% 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. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The theology program at Pacific School of Religion awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Asbury Seminary. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College.
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. The theology program at Denver Seminary awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Lexington Theological Seminary.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Bethany Theological Seminary. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Aquinas Institute Saint Louis.
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. The theology program at Western Seminary awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Calvin 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Calvin Seminary. Of these students, 38% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 179 |
| Biblical Studies | 135 |
| Religious Education | 36 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 35 |
| Missionary Studies | 25 |
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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