by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CIU ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at CIU was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia International University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in theology from CIU. This makes it the #79 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Columbia International University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in theology from CIU. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in theology from CIU in 2021, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 71 |
| Missionary Studies | 44 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 14 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 7 |
| Sacred Music | 4 |
