Graduate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 547 people earned their graduate certificate in theology. This makes it the 41st most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in theology. About 64.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 355 |
| Women | 192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 385 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 102 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. 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, 43 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Liberty University. Of these students, 40% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Concordia Seminary. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rabbinical Seminary of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from HUC - JIR.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fuller Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Fuller. About 57% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,669 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in theology from SHMS.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pacific School of Religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Pacific School of Religion.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Asbury Seminary. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Creighton University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Creighton. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Denver Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Denver Seminary. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lexington Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Lexington Theological Seminary. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Bethany Theological Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Bethany Theological Seminary. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Aquinas Institute of Theology. 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 graduate certificate in theology from Aquinas Institute Saint Louis. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Seminary. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Western Seminary-San Jose. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 252 |
| Missionary Studies | 225 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 94 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 68 |
| Religious Education | 26 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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