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Theological & Ministerial Studies at The Catholic University of America

If you are interested in studying Theological & Ministerial Studies, consider the program at The Catholic University of America. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The Catholic University of America sits in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 theological & ministerial studies graduations were recorded at The Catholic University of America.

Studying Online at The Catholic University of America

Online coursework is an option at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at The Catholic University of America

These rankings give you a sense of how The Catholic University of America’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 12
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#105 of 115

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from The Catholic University of America

Those who finish The Catholic University of America’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,299
2 years	$50,439
3 years	$49,052
4 years	$61,312
5 years	$65,661

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from The Catholic University of America take home a median $61,312, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at The Catholic University of America, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at The Catholic University of America are 2% women (1) and 98% men (44).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at The Catholic University of America

Among the 40 master’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at The Catholic University of America, 2% were women (1) and 98% were men (39).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at The Catholic University of America.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at The Catholic University of America, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Theological & Ministerial Studies Concentrations at The Catholic University of America

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at The Catholic University of America includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	4
Divinity/Ministry	36
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies	5

Best-Paid Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at The Catholic University of America pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Religious Workers, All Other	$58,956
Clergy	$49,854

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.