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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theology & religious vocations majors, MBTS came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 282 students received their master’s degree in theology & religious vocations from MBTS. This makes it the #6 most popular school for theology & religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 147 students received their doctoral degrees in theology & religious vocations in 2021, making the school the #3 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 & religious vocations majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The theology & religious vocations program at MBTS awarded 9 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 60 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from MBTS in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 282 students who graduated with a Master’s in theology & religious vocations from MBTS in 2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Theology & Religious Vocations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 464 |
| Biblical Studies | 66 |
| Missionary Studies | 23 |
| Religious Education | 22 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 14 |
| Sacred Music | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 7 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1 |
