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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois

1,054 students earned Theology & Religious Vocations degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Theology & Religious Vocations major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in Illinois

Theology & Religious Vocations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 861
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 142
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a theology and religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology and religious vocations majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in Illinois

There are 5,200 people in the state and 116,380 people in the nation working in theology and religious vocations jobs.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in Illinois

Theology & Religious Vocations grads earn an average of $43,930 in the state and $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,870 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,307 after earning their degree at this institution.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,517. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
581 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,434.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,794 after earning their degree at this institution.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
221 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
186 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in IL

Some of the careers theology and religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Religious Workers 4% $32,770
Clergy 4% $48,120
Religious Activities and Education Directors 4% $40,900
Philosophy and Religion Professors 2% $75,270
Music Directors and Composers 1% $34,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology and religious vocations.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Visual & Performing Arts 1,053
English Language & Literature 305
Liberal Arts & Humanities 290
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 211
Philosophy & Religious Studies 147

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