by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 ORU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The bachelor's program at ORU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oral Roberts University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 61 students received their master’s degree in theology from ORU. This makes it the #39 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2021, making the school the #104 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ORU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,042 a year. This is less than $27,374, which is the national median of all theology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ORU, theology students borrow a median amount of $30,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,067 for all theology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theology program at ORU is $445 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Oral Roberts University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 theology majors earned their bachelor's degree from ORU. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 theology majors earned their master's degree from ORU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 16 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 15 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 15 |
| Sacred Music | 6 |
| Missionary Studies | 1 |
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