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Master’s Degrees in Divinity/Ministry

5,288 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in divinity studies is offered at 236 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.1% of divinity studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Divinity Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,288 people earned their master's degree in divinity studies. This makes it the 34th most popular master's degree program in the country.

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 Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for divinity studies students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in divinity studies. About 67.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,545
Women 1,743
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The racial-ethnic distribution of divinity studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 340
Black or African American 874
Hispanic or Latino 336
White 2,988
International Students 323
Other Races/Ethnicities 427
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There are 236 colleges that offer a master’s degree in divinity studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
623 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Liberty University. About 25% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

237 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from SBTS. About 7% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
228 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. 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, 228 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from SEBTS. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#4

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
119 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asbury Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Asbury Seminary. About 27% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
118 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Andrews University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 118 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Andrews. About 19% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

116 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 116 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from NOBTS. About 13% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

110 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 110 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from MBTS. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#8

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
100 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Fuller. Of these students, 47% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
93 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emory University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 93 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Emory. About 58% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas, Texas
89 Yearly Graduations

The 10th most popular school in the country for divinity studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from DTS Dallas.

#11

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, Minnesota
83 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Luther Seminary is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Luther Seminary. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#12

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
82 Yearly Graduations
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from The Master's University.

#13

Princeton Theological Seminary

Princeton, New Jersey
80 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Princeton Seminary. Of these students, 54% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Virginia Union University

Richmond, Virginia
71 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Union University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from VUU. Of these students, 51% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, Georgia
70 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Luther Rice. About 19% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, Massachusetts
68 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. About 22% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, Ohio
68 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio Christian University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from OCU. Of these students, 39% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
64 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Yale. About 54% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
62 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baylor University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in divinity studies. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,772 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Baylor. Of these students, 55% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, Missouri
56 Yearly Graduations
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in divinity studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in divinity studies from Concordia Seminary.

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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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