Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificates
There are 529 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 26,216 students earned theirTheology & 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 | 839 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,690 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,473 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations of $47,309 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations. About 58.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 705 |
| Women | 502 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theology & Religious Vocations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 666 | 55.2% |
| Asian | 44 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 14.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 157 | 13.0% |
| International Students | 49 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 607 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,468 graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 823 graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 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, 658 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 581 graduate certificates 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.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #5 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, 509 people received their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their graduate certificate 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.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 439 graduate certificates 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 432 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #9 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, 411 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 349 graduate certificates 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.
Regent University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 314 graduate certificates 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.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 292 graduate certificates 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.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 269 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations. This school awarded 245 graduate certificates 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.
Johnson University is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 222 graduate certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #18 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, 210 people received their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their graduate certificate 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.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Theology & Religious Vocations majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 201 graduate certificates 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 Majors to Study
| 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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