Below are the key facts about graduate study in theological & ministerial studies at Liberty University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Liberty University highly for theological & ministerial studies, coming in at #96 out of 147 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for theological & ministerial studies at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Certificate | 45 |
| Master’s | 1,194 |
| Doctoral | 392 |
| Graduate Certificate | 82 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University handed out 1,194 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
Liberty University 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 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,661 | $41,661 |
| Fees | $2,330 | $2,330 |
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Among recent graduates, 64% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 544 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 310 |
Liberty University granted 668 master’s completions in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Liberty University awarded 526 master’s completions in divinity/ministry recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University handed out 392 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
Liberty University is among the very best schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 74% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at Liberty University were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 94 |
Liberty University granted 392 doctoral completions in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
During the most recent reporting year, Liberty University handed out 82 graduate certificate degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
Liberty University is among the very best schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of theological & ministerial studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Liberty University are Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a graduate certificate in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Liberty University conferred 77 graduate certificate completions in theology/theological studies recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (40%).
Liberty University awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (40%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Liberty University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 40 |
| Certificate Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 45 |