Doctor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)
Education Levels of Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 273 people earned their doctor's degree in religious vocations. This makes it the 79th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 518 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 273 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
Earnings of Religious Vocations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in religious vocations is $60,324. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,324 to a high of $60,324.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in religious vocations. About 64.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 176 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Religious Vocations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religious vocations students seekinga doctor's degree is Wesley Theological Seminary. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Wesley Theological Seminary. Of these students, 33% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wesley Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
United Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from United Theological Seminary. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that United Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Catholic University of America is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from CUA. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Catholic University of America religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Interdenominational Theological Center is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Interdenominational Theological Center. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Interdenominational Theological Center religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Concordia Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Concordia Theological Seminary. Concordia Theological Seminary religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Covenant Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Covenant Seminary. Data shows that Covenant Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Westminster Theological Seminary. Data shows that Westminster Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,324.
Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Bexley Seabury. Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Oblate School of Theology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Oblate. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at Oblate School of Theology make a median salary of 60,324.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Faith International University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Faith. Faith International University religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Multnomah University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Multnomah University. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religious vocations at Multnomah University make a median salary of 60,324.
Milligan University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,017 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Milligan. Milligan University religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
The 17th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia International University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from CIU. About 19% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia International University religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from IWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
Harvard University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in religious vocations from Harvard. Harvard University religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,324.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious vocations that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
| Sacred Music | 33 |
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.
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