by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in theological & ministerial studies at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 32 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for theological & ministerial studies, placing at #16 out of 147 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools | 16 of 147 |
The following degree levels are available for theological & ministerial studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 29 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 126 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU granted 28 master’s degrees in theology/theological studies recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
BU conferred 1 master’s completion in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 25 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU awarded 17 doctoral degrees in divinity/ministry recently — 24% to women and 76% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%).
BU awarded 8 doctoral completions in theology/theological studies recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 6 |