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. Also, learn how SEBTS ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology.
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The theology major at SEBTS 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, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 267 students received their master’s degree in theology from SEBTS. This makes it the #5 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from SEBTS make a median salary of $48,793 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $44,174.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Associate’s in theology from SEBTS in 2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern 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 | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in theology from SEBTS. About 3% of these graduates were women and the other 97% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SEBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of theology master's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 41 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 23 |
| Religious Education | 20 |
| Biblical Studies | 13 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
