Doctor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,936 people earned their doctor's degree in theology. This makes it the 18th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 10,001 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,936 |
| Graduate Certificate | 505 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theology is $49,543. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,012 to a high of $60,288.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theology is $47,170. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $65,393 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $38,639.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in theology. About 73.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,419 |
| Women | 517 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 89 |
| Black or African American | 458 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
| White | 891 |
| International Students | 187 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 209 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 150 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 153 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Liberty University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Regent University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. 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, 118 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Regent. About 46% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Of these students, 7% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 100 people received their doctor's degree in theology from MBTS. About 3% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fuller Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Fuller. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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, 57 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. About 11% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. 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 theology from Asbury Seminary. About 12% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 38 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SEBTS.
New York Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. 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 theology from NYTS. About 48% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 24% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drew University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Drew. About 39% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Andrews 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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Andrews.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. 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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Duke. Of these students, 53% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. 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 theology from Emory. Of these students, 42% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in theology from DTS Dallas. About 16% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South University's online programs. 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 theology from South University's online programs. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Graduate Theological Union comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from GTU Berkeley. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Boston U. Of these students, 28% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Theology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 993 | |
| 621 | |
| 315 | |
| 7 |
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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.
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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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