Master’s Degrees in Theology
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Education Levels of Theology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,734 people earned their master's degree in theology. This earns it the #49 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in theology. About 62.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,317 |
| Women | 1,417 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 136 |
| Black or African American | 433 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 270 |
| White | 2,066 |
| International Students | 326 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 503 |
Most Popular Theology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 227 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 826 people received their master's degree in theology from Liberty University. Of these students, 39% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 163 people received their master's degree in theology from MBTS. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 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, 42% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fuller Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in theology from Fuller. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Boston College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in theology from Boston College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in theology from Franciscan U. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Boston University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 80 people received their master's degree in theology from Boston U. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. About 29% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in theology from Harvard. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 61 people received their master's degree in theology from UChicago. About 41% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 61 people received their master's degree in theology from Regent. Of these students, 56% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 55 people received their master's degree in theology from Notre Dame. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Western Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in theology from Western Seminary-San Jose. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in theology from SBTS. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Saint Leo University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,436 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in theology from St. Leo University. About 17% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in theology from TIU Illinois. About 26% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in theology from Biola. About 26% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in theology from SEBTS. Of these students, 14% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Shepherds Theological Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in theology from Shepherds Theological Seminary. About 29% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in theology from PFIC. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
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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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