Master’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
In 2020-2021, 10,469 master's degrees were awarded to theology majors. This earns it the #21 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in theology is $44,174. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,840 and the high is $48,913.
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 theology. About 65.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,871 |
| Women | 3,598 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 516 |
| Black or African American | 1,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 682 |
| White | 5,902 |
| International Students | 809 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,124 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,449 people received their master's degree in theology from Liberty University. Of these students, 31% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The theology program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 295 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Fuller Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 282 people received their master's degree in theology from Fuller. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 273 people received their master's degree in theology from MBTS. About 12% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. The theology program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 267 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The theology program at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary awarded 181 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 master's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Asbury Seminary. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 people received their master's degree in theology from Duke. Of these students, 49% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology program at Dallas Theological Seminary awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 21% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their master's degree in theology from NOBTS. Of these students, 13% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 master's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Yale. Of these students, 52% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Andrews University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 master's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Andrews. Of these students, 11% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 master's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Emory. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Luther Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The theology program at Luther Seminary awarded 111 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Princeton Seminary. About 49% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The theology program at Boston College awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The theology program at Harvard University awarded 94 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Master's University and Seminary is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 people received their master's degree in theology from The Master's University.
Biola University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their master's degree in theology from Biola. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Western Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The theology program at Western Seminary awarded 91 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
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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