Graduate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 505 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 | 10,001 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,936 |
| Graduate Certificate | 505 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in theology is $36,187. 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 $36,187 and the high is $36,187.
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 59.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 301 |
| Women | 204 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 319 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Liberty University. Of these students, 51% were women and 29% 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. About 7% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Western Theological Seminary is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Western Theological Seminary. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% 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 Pacific School of Religion. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Pacific School of Religion. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Creighton. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Calvin Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Calvin Seminary.
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.
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. About 45% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Theology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 255 | |
| 142 | |
| 50 | |
| 48 | |
| 10 |
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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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