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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Theological & Ministerial Studies, take a look at what Lenoir-Rhyne University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is in Hickory, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Online & Distance Learning at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Many students take online classes at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Of 2,256 students, 347 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,107 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Use these rankings to compare Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#3 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 39
Best Value	Nationwide	#50 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#75 of 121

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Lenoir-Rhyne University

Graduates of Lenoir-Rhyne 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	$63,193

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Among the 12 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Lenoir-Rhyne University, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 17% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University, below 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Lenoir-Rhyne University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	12

Best-Paid Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Those who complete Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Lenoir-Rhyne University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.