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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Virginia

2,327 students earned Theology & Religious Vocations degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Theology & Religious Vocations is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,808
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 324
Post-Master’s Certificate 195
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 195

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a theology and religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology and religious vocations majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 24.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 23.9%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 3,140 people employed in jobs related to a theology and religious vocations degree, compared to 116,380 nationwide.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a theology and religious vocations grad in the state is $43,640, compared to a typical salary of $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
1,959 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
205 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. An average student at Regent will pay a net price of $24,888.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,516 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,736. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
169 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Eastern Mennonite. 95% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Veritas Baptist College

Fredericksburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
216 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $8,366. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 24% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Shenandoah will pay a net price of $30,878. Graduates earn an average $44,672 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35 Total Students

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in VA

Some of the careers theology and religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Religious Activities and Education Directors 19% $46,600
Clergy 17% $38,990
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Religious Workers 9% $29,270
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Visual & Performing Arts 522
English Language & Literature 292
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 71
Philosophy & Religious Studies 62
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

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