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255 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 61 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in theology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 25 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.8% of theology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Theology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 255 people earned their graduate certificate in theology. This makes it the 90th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for theology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in theology. About 67.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 173
Women 82
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The racial-ethnic distribution of theology graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 34
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 143
International Students 25
Other Races/Ethnicities 30
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There are 61 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
43 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for theology students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 43 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Liberty University. About 52% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, Missouri
41 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Concordia Seminary. About 7% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Rabbinical Seminary of America

Flushing, New York
30 Yearly Graduations

Rabbinical Seminary of America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Rabbinical Seminary of America.

#6

Denver Seminary

Littleton, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Denver Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Denver Seminary. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Bethany Theological Seminary

Richmond, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bethany Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Bethany Theological Seminary. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#8

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Luther Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Luther Seminary.

#9

Chicago Theological Seminary

Chicago, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Chicago Theological Seminary. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Chicago Theological Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#9

Catholic Distance University

Charles Town, West Virginia
5 Yearly Graduations

Catholic Distance University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in theology from CDU.

#11

University of Saint Mary of the Lake

Mundelein, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in theology from University of St. Mary of the Lake. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Seminary of the Southwest. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

American Baptist Seminary of the West

Berkeley, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Baptist Seminary of the West. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from ABSW Berkeley. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
3 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Fuller. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from SBSTM.

#13

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
3 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Lutheran Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in theology from ULS. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2 Yearly Graduations
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in theology from The Domincan School Berkeley.

2 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Catholic Theological Union. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in theology from AMBS.

2 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in theology from Saint Joseph's Maine.

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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