by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in theological & ministerial studies at SEBTS. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SEBTS among the top schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies, ranked #55 out of 147 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in theological & ministerial studies at SEBTS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 245 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 245 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SEBTS is a solid choice among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at SEBTS are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
SEBTS conferred 191 master’s completions in divinity/ministry recently — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
SEBTS conferred 54 master’s degrees in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (48%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 32 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SEBTS is a solid choice among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 97% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 3% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at SEBTS were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SEBTS awarded 27 doctoral degrees in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
SEBTS conferred 5 doctoral degrees in theology/theological studies recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 9 graduate certificate degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SEBTS is not currently ranked for theological & ministerial studies at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 SEBTS were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a graduate certificate in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SEBTS awarded 9 graduate certificate degrees in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SEBTS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 33 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2 |
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