Doctor’s Degrees in Theology
Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 942 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 | 3,785 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 942 |
| Graduate Certificate | 282 |
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 77.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 732 |
| Women | 210 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 181 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 431 |
| International Students | 127 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 118 |
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Liberty University. About 24% of this group were women, and 38% 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 $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, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% 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 $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, 50 people received their doctor's degree in theology from MBTS. Of these students, 3% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 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, 24% were women and 41% 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 $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Regent. About 20% of this group were women, and 52% 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 $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, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from NOBTS. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary. About 22% of this group were women, and 25% 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 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 46% of this group were women, and 8% 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 $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 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 35% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Clara University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,873 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in theology from SCU.
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 $63,801 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. About 29% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,824 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, 43% were women and 100% 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 17% 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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Boston U. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,212 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 20% of this group were women, and 60% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from TIU Illinois.
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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 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 $13,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in theology from Erskine. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 720 |
| Other Theological Studies | 206 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 3 |
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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