by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Other Theological & Ministerial Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Theological & Ministerial Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at Hope International University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in theology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
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Part-time undergraduates at Hope paid an average of $1,500 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $33,250 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,050 | $11,050 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,933 | $2,933 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Theology students who received their bachelor’s degree at Hope took out an average of $32,000 in student loans. That is 35% higher than the national average of $23,704.
The median early career salary of theology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Hope is $40,485 per year. That is 83% higher than the national average of $22,167.
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the theology bachelor’s degree program at Hope. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hope Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in theology in 2019-2020, 41.2% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36.3%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in theology at Hope in 2019-2020, 17.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 17 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to theological and ministerial studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 5 |
| Missionary Studies | 3 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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