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Master’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations

14,027 Yearly Graduations
$42,352 Median Salary
37% Women
There are 407 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in theology and religious vocations. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.2% of theology and religious vocations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14,027 students earned their master's degree in theology and 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 and religious vocations at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,027
Doctor’s Degree 2,356
Graduate Certificate 904

Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in theology and religious vocations is $42,352. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,436 to a high of $46,926.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for theology and religious vocations majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology and religious vocations. About 63.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,832
Women 5,195
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The racial-ethnic distribution of theology and religious vocations master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 713
Black or African American 1,915
Hispanic or Latino 966
White 7,826
International Students 1,152
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,455
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There are 407 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theology and religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
1,585 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for theology and 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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,585 master's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Liberty University. About 31% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

400 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dallas Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 400 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 39% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

370 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology and 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. The theology and religious vocations program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 370 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
360 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fuller Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 360 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from Fuller. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#5

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
308 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 308 master's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at SEBTS. Of these students, 13% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

282 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 282 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

277 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 277 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from NOBTS. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#8

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, Massachusetts
255 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 255 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. About 33% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
229 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asbury Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology and religious vocations. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The theology and religious vocations program at Asbury Theological Seminary awarded 229 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
201 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Andrews University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Andrews University awarded 201 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
178 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Moody Bible Institute awarded 178 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
173 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from Grand Canyon University. About 40% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Biola University

La Mirada, California
158 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 158 master's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Biola. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#14

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
154 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for theology and 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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from Duke. About 49% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Westminster Theological Seminary

Glenside, Pennsylvania
146 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Westminster Theological Seminary. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 146 master's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at Westminster Theological Seminary. About 34% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

144 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their master's degree in theology and religious vocations from IWU. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
139 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for theology and religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Master's University and Seminary. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 master's degrees were handed out to theology and religious vocations majors at The Master's University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#18

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
133 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Yale University awarded 133 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, Georgia
127 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Luther Rice College & Seminary awarded 127 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
122 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emory University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology and religious vocations. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The theology and religious vocations program at Emory University awarded 122 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 10,469
Religious Education 3,301
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 1,191
Biblical Studies 844
Other Theology & Religion 512

Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology and religious vocations that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts 15,845
English Language & Literature 7,909
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,909
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,087
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,044

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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