Graduate Certificates in Theology
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 282 people earned their graduate certificate in theology. This makes it the 90th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in theology. About 70.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 200 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 180 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 61 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 43 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Liberty University. About 41% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concordia Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Concordia Seminary. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Rabbinical Seminary of America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 21 people received their graduate certificate in theology from SHMS.
Denver Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Denver Seminary. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Luther Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Luther Seminary. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Chicago Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Chicago Theological Seminary.
Catholic Distance University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in theology from CDU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Seminary of the Southwest.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Mary of the Lake. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in theology from University of St. Mary of the Lake.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Fuller.
United Lutheran Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from ULS. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from SBSTM.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Regent University. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Regent.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Saint Joseph's Maine. About 48% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Theological Studies | 124 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 72 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 61 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 8 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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