Master’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,872 people earned their master's degree in theology. This makes it the 21st most popular master'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 | 9,872 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,871 |
| Graduate Certificate | 547 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in theology is $48,372. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $42,918 to a high of $56,376.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology. About 64.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,355 |
| Women | 3,517 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 546 |
| Black or African American | 1,314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 697 |
| White | 5,538 |
| International Students | 772 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,005 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 1,449 people received their master's degree in theology from Liberty University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Liberty University theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master's degree in theology from SBTS. Of these students, 9% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,372.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master's degree in theology from Fuller. Of these students, 48% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fuller Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in theology from MBTS. About 16% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,372.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in theology from SEBTS. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in theology from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. About 32% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Gordon - Conwell Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,372.
The 7th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in theology from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Asbury Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,372.
Duke University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in theology from Duke. Of these students, 45% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Duke University theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in theology from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 34% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in theology at Dallas Theological Seminary make a median salary of 48,372.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in theology from NOBTS. Of these students, 16% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 48,372.
Yale University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in theology from Yale. About 54% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
Andrews University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in theology from Andrews. Of these students, 13% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in theology at Andrews University make a median salary of 48,372.
Emory University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in theology from Emory. Of these students, 54% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Emory University theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
Luther Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in theology from Luther Seminary. Of these students, 58% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Luther Seminary theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
Princeton Theological Seminary comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in theology from Princeton Seminary. Of these students, 55% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Princeton Theological Seminary theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
Boston College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in theology from Boston College. Of these students, 40% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in theology at Boston College make a median salary of 48,372.
Harvard University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in theology from Harvard. Of these students, 56% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in theology at Harvard University make a median salary of 48,372.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in theology from The Master's University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in theology at The Master's University and Seminary make a median salary of 48,372.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in theology from Biola. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Biola University theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
The 20th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Seminary. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in theology from Western Seminary-San Jose. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Western Seminary theology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,372.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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