Doctor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,871 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 | 9,872 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Graduate Certificate | 547 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theology is $75,508. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,413 and the high is $91,553.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in theology. About 74.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,392 |
| Women | 479 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 909 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 200 |
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 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 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Liberty University make a median salary of 75,508.
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 $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Regent. Of these students, 38% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Regent University theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
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 $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 75,508.
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 $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in theology from MBTS. About 7% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fuller graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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 $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. Of these students, 6% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
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 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Asbury Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SEBTS. About 5% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SEBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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. Of these students, 40% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Data shows that Gordon - Conwell Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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 $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Drew. About 24% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Drew graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Andrews University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Andrews. About 7% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Andrews University theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
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 $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Duke. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Duke University make a median salary of 75,508.
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 $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 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, 30% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Emory University make a median salary of 75,508.
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. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Dallas Theological Seminary make a median salary of 75,508.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology at Pentecostal Theological Seminary make a median salary of 75,508.
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 $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 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 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. South University's online programs theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
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 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Graduate Theological Union theology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,508.
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 $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 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 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that Notre Dame graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Boston U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,508.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
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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