Theology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Theology is offered at 288 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Theology.
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,345 people earned theirTheology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 56 |
| Associate’s Degree | 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,069 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,231 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 902 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Theology of $53,283 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,647 |
| 4 years | $53,283 |
| 5 years | $59,877 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Theology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Theology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Theology students seeking a doctor's degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,182 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 219 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. This school awarded 175 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 131 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rabbinical Seminary of America comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Theology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Theology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity International University-Illinois comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theology. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Theology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Theology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 6,724 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1,726 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 192 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 148 |
| Talmudic Studies | — |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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