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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Nelson University

If you are interested in studying Theological & Ministerial Studies, consider the program at Nelson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Nelson University sits in Waxahachie, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 theological & ministerial studies degrees were granted at Nelson University.

Online Class Availability at Nelson University

Online coursework is an option at Nelson University. Among 1,794 students, 683 (38%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Nelson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Nelson University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#3 of 9
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#27 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#105 of 121

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#3 of 9
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#27 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#105 of 121

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Nelson University

Those who finish Nelson 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	$43,898

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Nelson University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Nelson University are 43% women (13) and 57% men (17).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Program at Nelson University

Of the 2 bachelor’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Nelson University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 50% of Theological & Ministerial Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Nelson University, above the national average of 25%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Nelson University

Among the 25 master’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at Nelson University, 40% were women (10) and 60% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Nelson University, above the national average of 28%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral Program at Nelson University

Among the 3 doctoral theological & ministerial studies graduates at Nelson University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 67% of Theological & Ministerial Studies doctoral degree recipients at Nelson University, higher than 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 Nelson University

The Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Nelson University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	2
Divinity/Ministry	8
Other Theological Studies	20

Best-Paid Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Those who complete Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Nelson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.