Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degrees
There are 529 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. This degree is more popular with female students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 26,216 degrees were awarded toTheology & Religious Vocations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theology & Religious Vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 758 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 839 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,690 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,473 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations of $47,309 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,327 |
| 4 years | $47,309 |
| 5 years | $53,004 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Theology & Religious Vocations students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 418 |
| Women | 421 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 57.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 18.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 48 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 9 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 607 colleges that offer a associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Theology & Religious Vocations students seeking a associate degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,468 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 823 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 658 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 581 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 509 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 502 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 432 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Word of Life Bible Institute is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 402 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 349 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 269 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 245 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 222 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 210 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 201 associate degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Theology & Religious Vocations Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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