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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University

If you plan to study Theological & Ministerial Studies, take a look at what Palm Beach Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is in West Palm Beach, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Online Class Availability at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Online coursework is an option at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Among 4,147 students, 304 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,589 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Rankings can help you compare Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 6
Best Value	Florida	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 39
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#107 of 115

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University

Those who finish Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,858
2 years	$32,382
3 years	$31,527
4 years	$34,877
5 years	$41,607

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University earn a median of $34,877, compared with $58,799 for all Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University is $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University are 42% women (10) and 58% men (14).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Of the 14 bachelor’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 29% of Theological & Ministerial Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Of the 9 master’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 33% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University, above the national average of 28%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Among the 1 doctoral theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Unknown	1

*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 Palm Beach Atlantic University

The Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Palm Beach Atlantic University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	24

Best-Paid Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Students who finish Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Palm Beach Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.