Graduate Certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations
Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,380 people earned their graduate certificate in theology & 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 & religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,310 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,718 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,380 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations is $35,553. 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 $35,553 to a high of $35,553.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology & religious vocations students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in theology & religious vocations. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 747 |
| Women | 633 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology & religious vocations graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 808 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 210 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 152 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology & 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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Concordia Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Concordia Seminary. About 5% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Concordia Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary. Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from HUC - JIR. About 73% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion make a median salary of 35,553.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rabbinical Seminary of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Rabbinical Seminary of America. Rabbinical Seminary of America theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fuller Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Fuller. Of these students, 55% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fuller graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
Calvin Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Calvin Seminary. Of these students, 63% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Calvin Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Theological Seminary. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Western Theological Seminary. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations at Western Theological Seminary make a median salary of 35,553.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,669 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from SHMS. Sacred Heart Major Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Nazarene Theological Seminary. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Nazarene Theological Seminary. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Nazarene Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Grand Canyon University. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Grand Canyon University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology & 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Catholic Theological Union. Of these students, 7% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Catholic Theological Union graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
Pacific School of Religion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology & religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Pacific School of Religion. Pacific School of Religion theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Asbury Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from NOBTS. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from UST MN. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UST MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Creighton University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Creighton. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Creighton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
Biola University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations from Biola. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Biola graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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