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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southern Methodist University

Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southern Methodist University

If you are interested in studying Theological & Ministerial Studies, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern Methodist University sits in Dallas, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 69 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University

Many students take online classes at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 121
Best Value Texas #8 of 9
Best Value Southwest (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 115

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 121
Best Value Texas #8 of 9
Best Value Southwest (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #110 of 115

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Graduates of Southern Methodist University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southern Methodist University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,670
2 years $46,380
3 years $55,707
4 years $56,711
5 years $59,381

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $56,711, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Theological & Ministerial Studies earnings compared with all majors at Southern Methodist University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Southern Methodist University are 54% women (37) and 46% men (32).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 62 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 56% were women (35) and 44% were men (27).

Southern Methodist University gender breakdown of Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 12
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies majors at Southern Methodist University

Minority students account for 31% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, higher than the national average of 28%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 7 doctoral theological & ministerial studies graduates at Southern Methodist University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

Southern Methodist University gender breakdown of Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies majors at Southern Methodist University

Minority students account for 57% of Theological & Ministerial Studies doctoral degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, above the national average of 32%.*

*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 Southern Methodist University

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Southern Methodist University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theology 27
Divinity/Ministry 42

Top-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. Below 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

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