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Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts

582 students earned Theology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Theological & Ministerial Studies major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors in Massachusetts

Theology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 523
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a theology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Theological & Ministerial Studies Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 1,230 people employed in jobs related to a theology degree, compared to 82,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Theological & Ministerial Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, theology grads earn an average of $60,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,290.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer theology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
126 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,588.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. 1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers theology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Clergy 17% $59,620
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 90
Biblical Studies 35
Religious Education 17
Missionary Studies 4
Sacred Music 3
Other Theology & Religion 2

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