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Doctor’s Degrees in Divinity/Ministry

621 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 67 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in divinity studies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 43 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.6% of divinity studies graduates were international students.

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
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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
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There are 67 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in divinity studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
94 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

50 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
42 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

New York Theological Seminary

New York, New York
37 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

33 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
30 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
30 Yearly Graduations
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

22 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, Ohio
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women

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.

#13

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
16 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Columbia Theological Seminary

Decatur, Georgia
14 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
13 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#16

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
9 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Lincoln Christian University

Lincoln, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
67% 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.

8 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to divinity studies that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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315
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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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