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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Yale University

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

Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Yale University.

Studying Online at Yale University

Distance learning is available at Yale University. Of 15,564 students, 38 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Yale University

Use these rankings to compare Yale University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 1
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#22 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#85 of 115

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Yale University

Students who complete Yale University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,037
2 years	$43,798
3 years	$54,614
4 years	$60,076
5 years	$70,739

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Yale University earn a median of $60,076, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Yale University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Yale University are 49% women (40) and 51% men (41).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Yale University

Of the 81 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Yale University, 49% were women (40) and 51% were men (41).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	6
Asian	7
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 36% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Yale University, higher 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 Yale University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	13
Divinity/Ministry	40
Other Theological Studies	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Those who complete Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Yale University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

• 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.