Master’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)
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Education Levels of Religious Vocations Majors
In 2020-2021, 512 master's degrees were awarded to religious vocations majors. This earns it the #147 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious vocations at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 512 |
Doctor’s Degree | 230 |
Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Religious Vocations Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religious vocations is $40,916. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,753 and the high is $41,022.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for religious vocations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in religious vocations. About 59.4% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 304 |
Women | 208 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious vocations master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 20 |
Black or African American | 62 |
Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
White | 306 |
International Students | 49 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Religious Vocations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. The religious vocations program at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Catholic University of America comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from CUA. About 6% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Life Pacific College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,540 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from LIFE Bible College. Of these students, 36% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Concordia Theological Seminary. Of these students, 52% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 55% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Theological Seminary. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Western Theological Seminary. About 57% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Biola. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Evangel University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Evangel. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at BMA Seminary. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Union University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Union. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oral Roberts University. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,670 per year. The religious vocations program at Oral Roberts University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Calvin Theological Seminary. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Calvin Seminary. About 36% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Christian University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,066 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. The religious vocations program at Southwestern Christian University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Johns University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,460 per year. The religious vocations program at Saint Johns University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious vocations. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Liberty University. Of these students, 10% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Multnomah University. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,280 per year. The religious vocations program at Multnomah University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from MTSO. About 50% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for religious vocations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baptist Bible College. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to religious vocations majors at Baptist Bible College.
Tabor College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,670 per year. The religious vocations program at Tabor College awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Denver Seminary is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious vocations. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in religious vocations from Denver Seminary. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious vocations that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
Biblical Studies | 844 |
Religious Education | 570 |
Missionary Studies | 294 |
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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