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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Duke University

Theological & Ministerial Studies at Duke University

If you plan to study Theological & Ministerial Studies, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Duke University sits in Durham, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 157 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Duke University.

Online Class Availability at Duke University

Many students take online classes at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Duke University

Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #5 of 121
Best Value North Carolina #7 of 7
Best Value Southeast (Region) #36 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #106 of 115

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #5 of 121
Best Value North Carolina #7 of 7
Best Value Southeast (Region) #36 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #106 of 115

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Duke University

Graduates of Duke University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Theological & Ministerial Studies at Duke University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,462
2 years $41,913
3 years $53,067
4 years $56,778
5 years $68,653

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Duke University take home a median $56,778, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.

Theological & Ministerial Studies earnings compared with all majors at Duke University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Duke University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Duke University are 52% women (82) and 48% men (75).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Duke University

Among the 127 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Duke University, 56% were women (71) and 44% were men (56).

Duke University gender breakdown of Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 88
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 15
Asian 3
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies majors at Duke University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 28%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral Program at Duke University

Among the 4 doctoral theological & ministerial studies graduates at Duke University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

Duke University gender breakdown of Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theological & Ministerial Studies doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies majors at Duke University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Theological & Ministerial Studies doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 32%.*

*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 Duke University

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Duke University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theology 131
Divinity/Ministry 26

Highest-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Those who complete Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates, 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

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