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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hope International University

If you plan to study Theological & Ministerial Studies, consider the program at Hope International University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Hope International University is located in Fullerton, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Hope International University.

Online Class Availability at Hope International University

Distance learning is available at Hope International University. Of 1,025 students, 420 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 264 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Hope International University

These rankings give you a sense of how Hope International University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#8 of 10
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#10 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#12 of 15
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#99 of 121

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Hope International University

Those who finish Hope International University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,157
2 years	$48,279
3 years	$36,639
4 years	$45,878
5 years	$42,880

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Hope International University earn a median of $45,878, compared with $50,002 for all Hope International University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Hope International University is $18,054.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Hope International University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Hope International University are 26% women (6) and 74% men (17).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Program at Hope International University

Of the 6 bachelor’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at Hope International University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Theological & Ministerial Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hope International University, above the national average of 25%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Hope International University

Among the 17 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Hope International University, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Hope International University, 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 Hope International University

The Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Hope International University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	6
Other Theological Studies	17

Best-Paid Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Students who finish Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Hope International University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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

• 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.