by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in theological & ministerial studies at NOBTS. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 13 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NOBTS among the top schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies, coming in at #52 out of 147 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools | 52 of 147 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in theological & ministerial studies at NOBTS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Associate’s | 25 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 105 |
| Doctoral | 54 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 105 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
NOBTS ranks competitively among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 51 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at NOBTS are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NOBTS awarded 82 master’s degrees in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 16% to women and 84% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
NOBTS awarded 23 master’s degrees in theology/theological studies in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 54 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
NOBTS ranks competitively among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at NOBTS were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NOBTS conferred 30 doctoral degrees in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 10% to women and 90% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
NOBTS awarded 24 doctoral degrees in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NOBTS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 76 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 25 |
| Certificate Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1 |
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