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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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Religious Vocations. 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).
One thing to note here is that not all of these people may be working in careers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 13,555 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,466 |
| Biblical Studies | 832 |
| Religious Education | 608 |
| Missionary Studies | 451 |
| Sacred Music | 136 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- 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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