Doctor’s Degrees in Lay Ministry
Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5 people earned their doctor's degree in lay ministry. This earns it the #541 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in lay ministry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 260 |
| Graduate Certificate | 84 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Lay Ministry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for lay ministry majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in lay ministry. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of lay ministry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in lay ministry. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
Fordham University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for lay ministry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in lay ministry from Fordham U. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for lay ministry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carolina Christian College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in lay ministry from Carolina Christian College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
La Salle University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in lay ministry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in lay ministry from La Salle.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to lay ministry that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling | 161 |
| Other Pastoral Ministries | 59 |
| Urban Ministry | 20 |
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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