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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in New Jersey

268 students earned Theology & Religious Vocations degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 219
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.5%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in New Jersey

There are 2,760 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a theology and religious vocations grad in the state is $63,240, compared to a typical salary of $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
350 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. 79% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Drew University

Madison
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,776. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
121 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634. 93% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $38,566 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#6

Pillar College

Newark
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
534 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,255 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 43% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Felician. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Clergy 10% $58,300
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $73,940
Religious Workers 8% $19,970
Religious Activities and Education Directors 8% $60,730
Music Directors and Composers 5% $64,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Philosophy & Religious Studies 584
English Language & Literature 232
Visual & Performing Arts 187
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 106
Liberal Arts & Humanities 12

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