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Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 599 students earned their Theology degrees in MA.

A Theological & Ministerial Studies major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors in Massachusetts

Theology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 523
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Bachelor’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a theology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 50.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.0%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Theological & Ministerial Studies Grads in Massachusetts

There are 1,230 people in the state and 82,520 people in the nation working in theology jobs.

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Wages for Theological & Ministerial Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a theology grad in the state is $60,600, compared to a typical salary of $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer theology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 72% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
126 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,588. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. 23% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,102. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers theology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Clergy 17% $59,620
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 105
Biblical Studies 87
Religious Education 18
Missionary Studies 4
Sacred Music 3
Other Theology & Religion 2

View all majors related to Theological & Ministerial Studies

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