630 colleges are offering Theology and Religious Vocations program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 425 schools have the Theology and Religious Vocations program and 411 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 26,373 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 1,232 students earned undergraduate certificate, 891 students earned associate's, 7,530 students earned bachelor's, and 15,920 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Theology and Religious Vocations Program is $30,341
Colleges Offering Theology and Religious Vocations and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Theology and Religious Vocations program is $13,344 for state residents and $27,118 for out-of-state students. For graduate Theology and Religious Vocations programs, the average tuition is $16,389.
The following table summarizes the Theology and Religious Vocations schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 150 | 891 | 425 | 466 |
| Bachelor | 425 | 7,530 | 4,385 | 3,145 |
| Master | 411 | 13,309 | 8,171 | 5,138 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 98 | 1,426 | 1,091 | 335 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 71 | 762 | 512 | 250 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 52 | 423 | 308 | 115 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 80 | 501 | 208 | 293 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 19 | 237 | 118 | 119 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 7 | 131 | 48 | 83 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 71 | 363 | 151 | 212 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 147 | 800 | 410 | 390 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 47 | 187 | 118 | 69 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Theology and Religious Vocations Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Theology and Religious Vocations is $30,341. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Theology and Religious Vocations Master's degree is $45,637.
The average loan debt of the completers in Theology and Religious Vocations programs is $24,998
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $250. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Theology and Religious Vocations program, the graduates from Freed-Hardeman University have the highest earning of $45,100 (Bachelor's degree). Students from University of Valley Forge and Nazarene Bible College follow it with average earning $43,931 and $41,240 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | $25,000 | $45,100 | $3,758 | $23,250 | $232 |
| University of Valley Forge | $24,510 | $43,931 | $3,661 | $29,250 | $293 |
| Nazarene Bible College | $10,002 | $41,240 | $3,437 | $37,258 | $373 |
| University of Notre Dame | $62,693 | $39,773 | $3,314 | $18,750 | $187 |
| Harding University | $24,888 | $39,008 | $3,251 | $22,507 | $225 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Theology and Religious Vocations Sub Major Programs
In Theology and Religious Vocations area, the graduates who completing Religious/Sacred Music program have the highest salary of $33,683 and Religious Education program have the second highest salary of $32,965 in average.
Associate's Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries program shows the highest earning ($29,217) and Bible/Biblical Studies program follows with $18,244 average salary.
Theological and Ministerial Studies Master's program has $47,831 average salary and Religious/Sacred Music program completers earn $45,609 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Theology and Religious Vocations area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $18,244 | $1,520 | $25,365 | $253 |
| Bachelor's | $30,872 | $2,573 | $23,979 | $240 |
| Master's | $27,731 | $2,311 | $29,991 | $337 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $23,841 | $1,987 | $12,000 | $120 |
| Bachelor's | $24,920 | $2,077 | $18,667 | $187 |
| Religious Education Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $18,080 | $1,507 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $32,965 | $2,747 | $24,904 | $249 |
| Master's | $35,497 | $2,958 | $36,855 | $415 |
| Religious/Sacred Music Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $33,683 | $2,807 | $26,690 | $267 |
| Master's | $45,609 | $3,801 | $40,998 | $461 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $13,023 | $1,085 | $19,358 | $194 |
| Bachelor's | $28,050 | $2,338 | $25,628 | $256 |
| Master's | $47,831 | $3,986 | $45,706 | $514 |
| Doctoral | $61,434 | $5,120 | $60,862 | $685 |
| First Professional Degree | $41,876 | $3,490 | $50,536 | $568 |
| Post-MS | $33,093 | $2,758 | $8,500 | $96 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $29,217 | $2,435 | $22,096 | $221 |
| Bachelor's | $30,967 | $2,581 | $25,324 | $253 |
| Master's | $40,886 | $3,407 | $46,608 | $524 |
| Doctoral | $67,776 | $5,648 | $43,956 | $494 |
| Post-MS | $62,169 | $5,181 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
