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Graduate Certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)

Graduate Certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)

94 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 19 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in religious vocations. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 33% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.3% of religious vocations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Religious Vocations Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 94 people earned their graduate certificate in religious vocations. This makes it the 179th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religious vocations majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for religious vocations students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in religious vocations. About 59.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 38
Women 56
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The racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 51
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 12
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There are 19 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Duke. About 50% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#1

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Lutheran Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from ULS. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for religious vocations students seekinga graduate certificate is Dallas Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from DTS Dallas. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Biola University

La Mirada, California
3 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Biola University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Biola. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

3 Yearly Graduations

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Pontifical John Paul II Institute.

#7

Lancaster Theological Seminary

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2 Yearly Graduations

Lancaster Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religious vocations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Lancaster Theological Seminary.

#7

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Moravian College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,069 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Moravian.

1 Yearly Graduations

The 9th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from NOBTS.

#13

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
0 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Redlands comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religious vocations. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from University of Redlands. About 89% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
0 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Loyola University New Orleans is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religious vocations. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Loyola New Orleans.

#13

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey
0 Yearly Graduations

Drew University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religious vocations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in religious vocations from Drew.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious vocations that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 547
Biblical Studies 252
Missionary Studies 225
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 216
Religious Education 26

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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