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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Western Theological Seminary

If you are interested in studying Theological & Ministerial Studies, take a look at what Western Theological Seminary. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Theological Seminary is in Holland, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 97 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Western Theological Seminary.

Online Class Availability at Western Theological Seminary

Many students take online classes at Western Theological Seminary. Of 397 students, 37 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 302 (76%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Western Theological Seminary

Students who complete Western Theological Seminary’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
2 years	$39,523
3 years	$52,282
4 years	$60,686
5 years	$59,095

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Western Theological Seminary earn a median of $60,686, compared with $60,686 for all Western Theological Seminary graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Western Theological Seminary, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Western Theological Seminary are 33% women (32) and 67% men (65).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Western Theological Seminary

Among the 37 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Western Theological Seminary, 32% were women (12) and 68% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 14% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Western Theological Seminary, lower 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 Western Theological Seminary

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Western Theological Seminary offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	8
Divinity/Ministry	89

Top-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Students who finish Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Western Theological Seminary pursue many career paths. 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.