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Theology in Tennessee

Theology Schools in Tennessee

144 students earned Theology degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Theology is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theology Majors in Tennessee

Theology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 94
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a theology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 41.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Theology Grads in Tennessee

There are 1,160 people in the state and 74,060 people in the nation working in theology jobs.

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Wages for Theology Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a theology grad in the state is $49,080, compared to a typical salary of $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer theology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
442 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,070. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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#4

Lee University

Cleveland
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Lee University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,981. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Milligan.

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#7

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Carson - Newman will pay a net price of $18,584. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,490.

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#9

Union University

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Union. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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Theology Careers in TN

Some of the careers theology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $64,800
Clergy 9% $47,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Divinity/Ministry 124
Other Theological Studies 54

View all majors related to Theology

View Nationwide Theology Report

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