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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Massachusetts

733 Theology & Religious Vocations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Theology & Religious Vocations is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 627
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 1,690 people employed in jobs related to a theology and religious vocations degree, compared to 116,380 nationwide.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in Massachusetts

Theology & Religious Vocations grads earn an average of $56,200 in the state and $53,290 nationwide.

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

329 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

In their early career, Boston College grads earn an average salary of $70,858. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 53% of students get financical aid.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#6

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. 23% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
126 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
294 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $31,078 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

#10

Merrimack College

North Andover
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Merrimack. Graduates earn an average $49,705 after graduation.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Clergy 17% $59,620
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Religious Activities and Education Directors 8% $42,070
Music Directors and Composers 4% $55,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Visual & Performing Arts 965
English Language & Literature 428
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 199
Philosophy & Religious Studies 128
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10

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