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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Vanderbilt University

If you plan to study Theological & Ministerial Studies, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University.

Online Class Availability at Vanderbilt University

Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Vanderbilt University

Use these rankings to compare Vanderbilt University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#3 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 39
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 115
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 121

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Vanderbilt University

Graduates of Vanderbilt 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	$40,854
2 years	$39,119
3 years	$46,802
4 years	$51,969
5 years	$56,066

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $51,969, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Vanderbilt University are 50% women (31) and 50% men (31).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University

Of the 24 master’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at Vanderbilt University, 67% were women (16) and 33% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above 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 Vanderbilt University

The Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Vanderbilt University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	12
Divinity/Ministry	50

Top-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Those who complete Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. 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.