Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 406 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies.
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Education Levels of Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 15,135 students earned theirTheological & Ministerial Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theological & Ministerial Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114 |
| Associate’s Degree | 246 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,219 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 10,701 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,795 |
Earnings of Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies of $53,283 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,647 |
| 4 years | $53,283 |
| 5 years | $59,877 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Theological & Ministerial Studies students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 464 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,753 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 641 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 321 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 283 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 257 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 209 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oral Roberts University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Theological & Ministerial Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 6,724 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 6,345 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1,726 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 192 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 148 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Theological & Ministerial Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
| Religious Education | 1,230 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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