We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Franciscan U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The bachelor's program at Franciscan U was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franciscan University of Steubenville handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 83 students received their master’s degree in theology from Franciscan U. This makes it the #25 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Franciscan U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,656 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,211 for all theology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Franciscan U, theology students borrow a median amount of $48,407 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,366 for all theology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theology program at Franciscan U is $554 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Franciscan U was $1,035 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $32,070 | $32,070 |
Fees | $560 | $560 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,540 | $9,540 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $1,870 | $1,870 |
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The theology program at Franciscan U awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franciscan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a bachelor's in theology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 84 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 3 |
Franciscan U does not offer an online option for its theology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Franciscan U Online Learning page.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from Franciscan U make a median salary of $44,521 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,372.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students graduated with a master's degree in theology from Franciscan U. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Franciscan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a master's in theology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 53 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
Other Races | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a associate's degree in theology from Franciscan U. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a associate's in theology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Religious Education | 58 |
Sacred Music | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.