Doctor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,586 students 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 | 10,469 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,586 |
| Graduate Certificate | 479 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theology is $48,747. 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 $37,229 and the high is $60,285.
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 76.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,214 |
| Women | 372 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 104 |
| Black or African American | 335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 761 |
| International Students | 164 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 136 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 153 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Liberty University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% 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 $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The theology program at Regent University awarded 118 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women.
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 $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at MBTS. Of these students, 3% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Fuller. About 18% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. About 14% of this group were women, and 7% 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. The theology program at Asbury Theological Seminary awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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 $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at SEBTS. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NYTS. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% 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 $41,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Drew. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Andrews. Of these students, 6% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The theology program at Duke University awarded 31 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Emory. About 37% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in theology from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 21% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The theology program at Pentecostal Theological Seminary awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% 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 $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from South University's online programs. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at GTU Berkeley. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Boston U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% 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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to theology majors at Notre Dame. About 45% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 230 |
| Missionary Studies | 104 |
| Religious Education | 81 |
| Biblical Studies | 73 |
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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