Master’s Degrees in Theology
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,785 people earned their master's degree in theology. This earns it the #49 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,280 |
| Women | 1,505 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 171 |
| Black or African American | 390 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 269 |
| White | 2,096 |
| International Students | 386 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 473 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 227 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 826 people received their master's degree in theology from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 163 people received their master's degree in theology from MBTS. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in theology from Duke. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fuller Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in theology from Fuller. About 44% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in theology from Boston College. Of these students, 44% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. 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, 83 people received their master's degree in theology from Franciscan U. About 55% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 80 people received their master's degree in theology from Boston U. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 74 people received their master's degree in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. About 33% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in theology from Harvard. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 61 people received their master's degree in theology from UChicago. Of these students, 60% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 61 people received their master's degree in theology from Regent. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 55 people received their master's degree in theology from Notre Dame. About 54% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in theology from Western Seminary-San Jose. About 25% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's 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, 43 people received their master's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in theology from TIU Illinois. Of these students, 28% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Leo University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in theology from St. Leo University. About 10% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in theology from SEBTS. About 35% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in theology from Biola. Of these students, 35% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Shepherds Theological Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in theology from Shepherds Theological Seminary. Of these students, 29% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in theology from PFIC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 5,094 |
| Other Theological Studies | 886 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 98 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 9 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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