Master’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
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Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,436 people earned their master's degree in theology & religious vocations. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 13,436 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,700 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,059 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in theology & religious vocations is $42,140. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,413 and the high is $46,917.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in theology & religious vocations is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $54,344 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,882.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. About 61.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,262 |
| Women | 5,174 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology & religious vocations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 664 |
| Black or African American | 1,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,038 |
| White | 7,500 |
| International Students | 978 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,379 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 407 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree 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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,585 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University. Of these students, 34% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dallas Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from DTS Dallas. About 42% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from SBTS. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Fuller. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from SEBTS. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from MBTS. About 15% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from NOBTS. Of these students, 26% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 34% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Asbury Seminary. About 35% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Andrews University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Andrews. About 16% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 48% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Biola University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Biola. Of these students, 41% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Duke. About 42% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Westminster Theological Seminary. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from IWU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from The Master's University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Yale University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Yale. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Luther Rice College & Seminary. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Luther Rice. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Emory University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in theology & religious vocations from Emory. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 10,001 | |
| 1,221 | |
| 764 | |
| 551 | |
| 456 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology & religious vocations that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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