by our College Data Analytics TeamTheology & Religious Vocations is a program of study at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The school offers a master’s degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in theology and religious vocations, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Part-time graduates at NOBTS paid an average of $358 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,435 | $6,435 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. NOBTS does offer online classes in its theology and religious vocations master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NOBTS Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their master’s degree in theology and religious vocations in 2019-2020, 21.1% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 35.9%.
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in theology and religious vocations at NOBTS in 2019-2020, 16.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 179 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Theology & Religious Vocations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 2 |
| Missionary Studies | 5 |
| Religious Education | 47 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 136 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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