Doctor’s Degrees in Divinity/Ministry
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Education Levels of Divinity Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 621 people earned their doctor's degree in divinity studies. This earns it the #43 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 divinity studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,288 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 621 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
Earnings of Divinity Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for divinity studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for divinity studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in divinity studies. About 69.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 431 |
| Women | 190 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of divinity studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 292 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Divinity Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in divinity studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Regent University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for divinity studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Regent. Of these students, 51% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from MBTS. Of these students, 6% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Asbury Seminary. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
New York Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from NYTS. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from NOBTS. About 4% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from SEBTS.
Emory University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Emory. About 42% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Andrews University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Andrews.
Duke University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Duke. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
South University's online programs is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from South University's online programs. Of these students, 31% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Payne Theological Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Payne Theological Seminary. Of these students, 39% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nazarene Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Nazarene Theological Seminary. About 42% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Columbia Theological Seminary. About 9% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Evangel University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,166 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Evangel. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Boston U. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Lincoln Christian University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,892 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Louisville Seminary. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Piedmont International University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in divinity studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in divinity studies from Piedmont International University.
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*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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