Graduate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
In 2020-2021, 479 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 | 10,469 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,586 |
| Graduate Certificate | 479 |
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 64.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 309 |
| Women | 170 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 315 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The theology program at Liberty University awarded 43 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 40% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Concordia Seminary. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% 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 $11,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,800 per year. The theology program at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary awarded 38 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The theology program at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Rabbinical Seminary of America.
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. The theology program at Western Theological Seminary awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The theology program at Fuller Theological Seminary awarded 22 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $21,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,186 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% 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 $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Creighton. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Pacific School of Religion. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $300 per year. The theology program at Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Denver Seminary. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% 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. The theology program at Lexington Theological Seminary awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Bethany Theological Seminary. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to theology majors at Western Seminary-San Jose. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Calvin 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Calvin Seminary. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 179 |
| Biblical Studies | 135 |
| Religious Education | 36 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 35 |
| Missionary Studies | 25 |
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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