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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Shaw University

If you plan to study Theological & Ministerial Studies, take a look at what Shaw University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Shaw University is in Raleigh, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Shaw University.

Online & Distance Learning at Shaw University

Distance learning is available at Shaw University. Of 964 students, 120 (12%) studied exclusively online and 467 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Shaw University

Students who complete Shaw University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$31,305
3 years	$31,328
4 years	$38,482
5 years	$44,627

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Shaw University take home a median $38,482, compared with $37,919 for all Shaw University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Shaw University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Shaw University are 39% women (14) and 61% men (22).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Shaw University

Of the 36 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Shaw University, 39% were women (14) and 61% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	27
Unknown	9

Minority students account for 75% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Shaw University, higher 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 Shaw University

The Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Shaw University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	21
Other Theological Studies	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Students who finish Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Shaw University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.