by our College Data Analytics TeamTheological & Ministerial Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at University of Dallas. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in theology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
Here are some of the other rankings for UD.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,660 | $41,660 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,080 | $13,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,120 | $3,120 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UD in Theology walked away with an average of $21,344 in student debt. That is 10% lower than the national average of $23,704.
The median early career salary of theology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UD is $28,236 per year. That is 27% higher than the national average of $22,167.
UD does not offer an online option for its theology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
Women made up around 15.6% of the theology students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 36.3%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in theology at UD in 2019-2020, 31.3% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 6 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 26 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to theological and ministerial studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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