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. We've also included details on how NOBTS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The theology major at NOBTS is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theological & Ministerial Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 144 students received their master’s degree in theology from NOBTS. This makes it the #10 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 57 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2021, making the school the #6 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 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students earned a associate's degree in theology from NOBTS. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 55 |
Of the 90 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theology from NOBTS in 2021, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 55 |
Of the 144 students who earned a master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from NOBTS in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 145 |
| Religious Education | 54 |
| Biblical Studies | 25 |
| Missionary Studies | 12 |
| Sacred Music | 8 |
