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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Virginia

2,755 Theology & Religious Vocations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Theology & Religious Vocations is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in Virginia

Theology & Religious Vocations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,808
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 324
Bachelor’s Degree 239
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 195
Post-Master’s Certificate 195
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 95
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 95
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 95
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 68
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 68
Associate Degree 26

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a theology and religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology and religious vocations majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 46.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 23.0%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in Virginia

There are 3,140 people in the state and 116,380 people in the nation working in theology and religious vocations jobs.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in Virginia

Theology & Religious Vocations grads earn an average of $43,640 in the state and $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
2,078 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
290 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Regent. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,846 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,516 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,736. In their early career, VUU grads earn an average salary of $29,643.

#4

Veritas Baptist College

Fredericksburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
216 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,366. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
169 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

#7

Wave Leadership College

Virginia Beach
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41 Total Students

An average student at Wave Leadership College will pay a net price of $10,696. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Bethel University

Hampton
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
35 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,744 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35 Total Students
#9

Shenandoah University

Winchester
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $30,878. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in VA

Some of the careers theology and religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Religious Activities and Education Directors 19% $46,600
Clergy 17% $38,990
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Religious Workers 9% $29,270
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology and religious vocations.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,302
Visual & Performing Arts 3,471
English Language & Literature 1,778
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1,259
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 808

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