Other Theology & Religion
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Types of Degrees Other Theology & Religion Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many theology and religious vocations (other) graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 626 |
Doctor’s Degree | 279 |
Graduate Certificate | 38 |
Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Theology & Religion?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 87 |
Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
White | 372 |
International Students | 56 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 49 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Religious Vocations, too. About 8.9% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:
- South Korea
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- China
- Mexico
Master’s Degree Starting Salary
The median starting salary of students who graduated in 2015-2017 with a master’s degree in religious vocations was $41,600 per year. These stats come from the U.S. Department of Education. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $36,850 (25th percentile) and $45,100 (75th percentile).

It is possible that some of these people may have taken positions that were not related to religious vocations.
Online Other Theology & Religion Programs
In 2018-2019, 132 schools offered a religious vocations program of some type. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 5 | 3 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | 3 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 18 | 10 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 17 | 6 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 5 | 3 |
Master’s Degree | 52 | 18 |
Post-Master’s | 2 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 11 | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 5 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 7 | 1 |
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Majors Related to Other Theology & Religion
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to religious vocations.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies | 13,555 |
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,466 |
Biblical Studies | 832 |
Religious Education | 608 |
Missionary Studies | 451 |
Sacred Music | 136 |
References
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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