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Other Theological Studies

Types of Degrees Other Theological Studies Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Other Theological Studies may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	8
Associate’s Degree	73
Bachelor’s Degree	429
Master’s Degree	999
Doctor’s Degree	193

What Other Theological Studies Majors Need to Know

Studies in Other Theological Studies develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Other Theological Studies graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Other Theological Studies emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Philosophy and Theology — Importance 4.8 / 5; level 6.7 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.6 / 5; level 6.0 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.5 / 7.
• History and Archeology — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Sociology and Anthropology — Importance 3.2 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Other Theological Studies program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Instructing — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Other Theological Studies careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Speech Clarity — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Other Theological Studies graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Training and Teaching Others	4.7 / 7
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.5 / 7
Getting Information	4.5 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.2 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.1 / 7
Working with Computers	4.0 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.9 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.8 / 7
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.8 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Other Theological Studies professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Email software	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Philosopher’s Information Center The Philosopher’s Index	Data base user interface and query software	—
InteLext Past Masters	Data base user interface and query software	—
Moodle	Computer based training software	—
iParadigms Turnitin	Information retrieval or search software	—
Gateway to Logic	Analytical or scientific software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Theological Studies graduates include:

• Religious Educator
• Assistant Professor
• Theology Teacher
• Adjunct Philosophy Professor
• Professor
• Philosophy Assistant Professor
• College Professor
• Western Philosophy Professor
• Systematic Theology Professor
• University Faculty Member
• Religious Studies Teacher
• Divinity Professor
• Church Music Professor
• Online Philosophy Instructor
• Theology Professor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Other Theological Studies graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	71.5%
Master’s degree	14.2%
Post-doctoral training	12.1%
Bachelor’s degree	0.6%
Post-master’s certificate	0.6%
Some college courses	0.5%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.4%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Theological Studies?

Gender Distribution

This field has a relatively balanced gender distribution: 42% women and 58% men among Other Theological Studies graduates.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	725	42.0%
Men	1,001	58.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Theological Studies graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	885	51.3%
Asian	86	5.0%
Hispanic or Latino	135	7.8%
Black or African American	220	12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Two or More Races	55	3.2%
Race Unknown	190	11.0%
International Students	147	8.5%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Theological Studies Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Other Theological Studies graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,647
4 years	$53,283
5 years	$59,877

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $59,877 — roughly 23% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Theological Studies Programs

Distance learning are documented by IPEDS for Other Theological Studies. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	7	3
Bachelor’s	13	9
Master’s	27	18
Doctoral (Research)	7	2

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Theological Studies Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Other Theological Studies graduates earn a median of $53,283 four years after completion — roughly 40% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Theological and Ministerial Studies	39.06
Divinity/Ministry	39.0602
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies	39.0604
Rabbinical Studies	39.0605
Talmudic Studies	39.0606
Theology/Theological Studies	39.0601
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies	39.0706
Pastoral Studies/Counseling	39.0701
Religious/Canon Law	39.0802
Urban Ministry	39.0703
Bible/Biblical Studies	39.0201
Church Planting	39.0302

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.