Graduate Theological & Ministerial Studies Programs at Columbia International University

Below are the key facts about graduate study in theological & ministerial studies at CIU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Undergraduate Study

CIU Graduate Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings

#50 in the U.S.

#1 in South Carolina

#10 in the Southeast Region

College Factual rates CIU among the top schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies, coming in at #50 out of 147 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools	50 of 147
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in South Carolina	1 of 4
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region	10 of 46

Graduate Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees at CIU

The table below lists every degree level granted in theological & ministerial studies at CIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	9
Undergraduate Certificate	1
Master’s	46

CIU Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Columbia International University handed out 46 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.

Master’s Rankings

CIU is among the very best schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina	1
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	10
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools	48

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 50% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The largest share of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at CIU were Asian. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.

Ethnic diversity of Theological & Ministerial Studies majors at Columbia International University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	17
Other Races	5

Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (Master’s)

CIU awarded 31 master’s degrees in theological and ministerial studies, other in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (52%).

Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina — #1
Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region — #2
Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools — #7

Theology/Theological Studies (Master’s)

CIU awarded 8 master’s degrees in theology/theological studies recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (62%).

Divinity/Ministry (Master’s)

CIU awarded 7 master’s completions in divinity/ministry recently — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).

Undergraduate Study in Theological & Ministerial Studies at CIU

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at CIU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies	9
Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies	1

References

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