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Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Chicago

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

University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 90 theological & ministerial studies graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at University of Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#14 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#47 of 121

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#14 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#47 of 121

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from University of Chicago

Those who finish University of Chicago’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	$40,404
2 years	$37,748
3 years	$46,696
4 years	$55,428
5 years	$68,039

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from University of Chicago report median earnings of $55,428, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at University of Chicago are 49% women (44) and 51% men (46).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 14 bachelor’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at University of Chicago, 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 University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Theological & Ministerial Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 60 master’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at University of Chicago, 53% were women (32) and 47% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	9
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 23% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, below the national average of 28%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Of the 16 doctoral theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 19% of Theological & Ministerial Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower 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 University of Chicago

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at University of Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	71
Divinity/Ministry	19

Highest-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.