Associate Degrees in Theology
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 47 people earned their associate degree in theology. This earns it the #462 spot on the list of the most popular associate 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 | 3,785 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,061 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 942 |
| Graduate Certificate | 282 |
| Basic Certificate | 137 |
| Associate Degree | 47 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 20 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Associate Degrees
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in theology. About 70.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer an associate degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Franciscan University of Steubenville tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in theology from Franciscan U. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in theology from SBTS.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Calvary University. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from Calvary. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in theology from OKWU or OWU.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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, 1 people received their associate degree in theology from SHMS.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in theology from IWU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 103 |
| Other Theological Studies | 42 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 22 |
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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