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 SBTS ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology.
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The theology major at SBTS 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, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 295 students received their master’s degree in theology from SBTS. This makes it the #2 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 105 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from SBTS make a median salary of $61,633 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The theology program at SBTS awarded 12 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at SBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in theology from SBTS. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SBTS 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 295 students who earned a master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from SBTS in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 245 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 68 |
| Missionary Studies | 52 |
| Religious Education | 17 |
| Sacred Music | 12 |
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