Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,061 people earned their bachelor's degree in theology. This earns it the #210 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in theology. About 54.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 579 |
| Women | 482 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| White | 694 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 77 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 172 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Franciscan University of Steubenville is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Franciscan U. Of these students, 66% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from The Master's University. About 46% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Notre Dame. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. Of these students, 57% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from SBTS. Of these students, 57% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Benedictine College. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Benedictine College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Rabbinical Seminary of America is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Of these students, 21% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Of these students, 59% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ave Maria University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from AMU. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Palm Beach Atlantic University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,007 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Palm Beach Atlantic. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Newman University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Newman University.
Loyola Marymount University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theology. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from Universidad Adventista de las Antillas.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from IWU.
University of Dallas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in theology from UD. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 563 |
| Other Theological Studies | 412 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 113 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 2 |
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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