by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in theological & ministerial studies at MBTS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, 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:
College Factual rates MBTS highly for theological & ministerial studies, placing at #36 out of 147 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for theological & ministerial studies at MBTS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 385 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 385 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
MBTS 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at MBTS were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 263 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 46 |
MBTS awarded 238 master’s completions in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
MBTS conferred 147 master’s completions in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 9 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
MBTS has not been ranked for theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in theological & ministerial studies from MBTS identified as men.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at MBTS are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MBTS conferred 5 doctoral degrees in theology/theological studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
MBTS granted 4 doctoral degrees in divinity/ministry in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at MBTS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3 |
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