Doctor’s Degrees in Theology
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 993 people earned their doctor's degree in theology. This makes it the 37th most popular doctor'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 | 3,734 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 993 |
| Graduate Certificate | 255 |
Earnings of Theology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in theology. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 775 |
| Women | 218 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 188 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 468 |
| International Students | 121 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 122 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga doctor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 153 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Liberty University. About 28% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in theology from MBTS. About 1% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drew University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Drew. Of these students, 39% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Regent University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Regent. Of these students, 11% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. About 14% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Graduate Theological Union. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from GTU Berkeley. About 54% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Notre Dame. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Notre Dame. About 33% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in theology from UChicago.
Santa Clara University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SCU.
Virginia Union University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in theology from VUU. Of these students, 35% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fuller Theological Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Fuller. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Boston U.
Concordia Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Concordia Seminary.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SMU. About 25% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Trinity International University - Illinois comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from TIU Illinois. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Fordham U.
Erskine College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Erskine. About 8% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lancaster Theological Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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