by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in theology & religious vocations at GCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCU as a strong choice for theology & religious vocations, coming in at #141 out of 198 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools | 141 of 198 |
| Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Arizona | 2 of 2 |
| Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in theology & religious vocations at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 294 |
| Master’s | 128 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
The theology & religious vocations field at GCU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 370 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 52 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 128 master’s degrees in theology & religious vocations.
GCU is among the very best schools in the country for theology & religious vocations at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of theology & religious vocations master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of theology & religious vocations master’s degree graduates at GCU are Black or African American. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master’s in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 8 graduate certificate degrees in theology & religious vocations.
GCU is not yet ranked for theology & religious vocations at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of theology & religious vocations graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of theology & religious vocations graduate certificate degree graduates at GCU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a graduate certificate in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Canyon University conferred 2 professional certificate degrees in theology & religious vocations.
GCU is not yet ranked for theology & religious vocations at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of theology & religious vocations professional certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of theology & religious vocations professional certificate degree graduates at GCU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a professional certificate in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at GCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations | 294 |
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