by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in theological & ministerial studies at SAGU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SAGU as a strong choice for theological & ministerial studies, ranked #115 out of 147 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools | 115 of 147 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas | 10 of 12 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 15 |
Here is each degree level available for theological & ministerial studies at SAGU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Nelson University awarded 25 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SAGU ranks competitively among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at SAGU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SAGU conferred 17 master’s degrees in theological and ministerial studies, other in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
SAGU granted 8 master’s completions in divinity/ministry recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Nelson University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SAGU is not currently ranked for theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at SAGU are Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SAGU conferred 3 doctoral degrees in theological and ministerial studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SAGU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2 |
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