Theology & Religious Vocations at Emory University

If you are interested in studying theology and religious vocations, you may want to check out the program at Emory University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and approximately 13,997 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 students received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theology & Religious Vocations section at the bottom of this page.

Emory Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Doctorate Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations

Emory Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

There were 30 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology and religious vocations, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at Emory

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology and religious vocations majors at Emory University.

Emory Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 students graduated with a master's degree in theology and religious vocations from Emory. About 42% were men and 58% were women.

In the theology and religious vocations master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of degree recipients. That is 13% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	40
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	61
International Students	8
Other Races/Ethnicities	7

Concentrations Within Theology & Religious Vocations

The following theology and religious vocations concentations are available at Emory University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Emory University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies	145
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	3
Religious Education	2
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	2

Related Majors

• Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
• Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• English Language & Literature
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Philosophy & Religious Studies

Careers That Theology & Religious Vocations Grads May Go Into

A degree in theology and religious vocations can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for Emory University.

Occupation	Jobs in GA	Average Salary in GA
Clergy	700	$56,270
Philosophy and Religion Professors	360	$77,770
Music Directors and Composers	200	$73,470
Religious Activities and Education Directors	170	$58,430

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Mpspqr under License

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