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Graduate Certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations

904 Yearly Graduations
$38,536 Median Salary
$19,000 Median Debt
There are 152 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.1% of theology and religious vocations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors

In 2020-2021, 904 earned their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology and religious vocations at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,027
Doctor’s Degree 2,356
Graduate Certificate 904

Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations is $38,536. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,362 to a high of $39,711.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations is $19,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,000.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 512
Women 392
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The racial-ethnic distribution of theology and religious vocations graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 27
Black or African American 119
Hispanic or Latino 100
White 500
International Students 55
Other Races/Ethnicities 103
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There are 152 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
183 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for theology and religious vocations students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Liberty University. About 61% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, Missouri
41 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Concordia Seminary. About 10% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, Massachusetts
41 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 44% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary.

36 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from HUC - JIR. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Rabbinical Seminary of America

Flushing, New York
30 Yearly Graduations

Rabbinical Seminary of America is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Rabbinical Seminary of America.

#7

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
27 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fuller Theological Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The theology and religious vocations program at Fuller Theological Seminary awarded 27 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Western Theological Seminary

Holland, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Western Theological Seminary. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Calvin Theological Seminary

Grand Rapids, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Calvin Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Calvin Seminary. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#10

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Detroit, Michigan
21 Yearly Graduations
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,186 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nazarene Theological Seminary is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Nazarene Theological Seminary. About 19% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The theology and religious vocations program at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Grand Canyon University awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of St Thomas Minnesota. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at UST MN.

#15

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, Louisiana
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at NOBTS. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Pacific School of Religion

Berkeley, California
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pacific School of Religion. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Pacific School of Religion. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Creighton University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asbury Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The theology and religious vocations program at Asbury Theological Seminary awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#20

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College

Mount Kisco, New York
12 Yearly Graduations

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology and religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in theology and religious vocations from Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College.

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 479
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 179
Biblical Studies 135
Religious Education 36
Other Theology & Religion 35

Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology and religious vocations that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts 865
English Language & Literature 565
Liberal Arts & Humanities 546
Philosophy & Religious Studies 420
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 254

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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