Undergraduate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
In 2018-2019, 746 earned their undergraduate certificate in theology. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 | 11,230 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,767 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,464 |
| Graduate Certificate | 861 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 746 |
| Associate’s Degree | 646 |
| Basic Certificate | 124 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in theology is $25,050. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $18,325 and the high is $31,775.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in theology is $9,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,500.
The median monthly payment of a theology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $99.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in theology. About 91.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 683 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 688 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 33 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Derech Hachaim Seminary. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 143 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from Derech Hachaim Seminary.
Ohel Margulia Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. The theology program at Ohel Margulia Seminary awarded 136 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is New York Seminary. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 116 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at New York Seminary.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Seminary Bnos Chaim. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 102 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from Seminary Bnos Chaim.
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in theology. The theology program at Associated Beth Rivkah Schools awarded 70 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Bnos Zion of Bobov Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 68 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from Bnos Zion of Bobov Seminary.
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 39 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. Of these students, 54% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Elim Bible Institute and College. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Elim. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,472 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. About 33% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nazarene Bible College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Nazarene Bible College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,423 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Northwest University CAPS. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Institute of Lutheran Theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,290 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at ILT.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,375 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,539 per year.
The theology program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary awarded 5 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Assumption College for Sisters comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from Assumption College for Sisters. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,124 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from SBTS. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Siena Heights University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in theology from Siena Heights University.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Mid-America Christian University. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,124 per year.
The theology program at Mid-America Christian University awarded 3 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Martin Luther College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,400 per year.
The theology program at Martin Luther College awarded 2 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at SEBTS.
Shenandoah University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,400 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 undergraduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Shenandoah. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% 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 undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 372 |
| Biblical Studies | 178 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 40 |
| Religious Education | 15 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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