Doctor’s Degrees in Theology
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 942 people earned their doctor's degree in theology. This makes it the 37th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s 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 doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in theology. About 77.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 732 |
| Women | 210 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 181 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 431 |
| International Students | 127 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 118 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga doctor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Liberty University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Of these students, 5% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in theology from MBTS. About 3% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drew University. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Drew. About 24% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Regent. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Graduate Theological Union is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from GTU Berkeley. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Notre Dame is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in theology from UChicago. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Santa Clara University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,873 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SCU.
Virginia Union University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in theology from VUU. About 43% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Fuller. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Boston U. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Concordia Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Concordia Seminary.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SMU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from TIU Illinois.
Fordham University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Fordham U.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Erskine College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Erskine. About 17% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lancaster Theological Seminary. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 720 |
| Other Theological Studies | 206 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 3 |
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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