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Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate

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.

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
Gender Diversity of Graduate Certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Students

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.

There are 607 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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.

#4

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

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.

#6

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

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.

#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

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.

#9

Word of Life Bible Institute

Pottersville, NY

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.

#13

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

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.

#14

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, MA

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.

#17

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

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.

#19

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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