Theology & Religious Vocations at Mercer University

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

Mercer is located in Macon, Georgia and has a total student population of 9,006. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 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.

Mercer Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

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

Online Classes Are Available at Mercer

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Mercer does offer online education options in theology and religious vocations for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

Mercer Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology and religious vocations, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at Mercer

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

Mercer Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 theology and religious vocations majors earned their master's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.

In the theology and religious vocations master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 21% better than the national average.*

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	11
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Concentrations Within Theology & Religious Vocations

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

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies	24
Sacred Music	1

Related Majors

• Visual & Performing Arts

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 Mercer 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 Korea2006 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.