by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how AMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The bachelor's program at AMU was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ave Maria University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in theology from AMU. This makes it the #159 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from AMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,924 a year. This is less than $32,211, which is the national median of all theology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at AMU, theology students borrow a median amount of $38,939 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,366 for all theology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at AMU paid an average of $1,122 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,930 | $26,930 |
| Fees | $1,294 | $1,294 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,125 | $14,125 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Of the 25 theology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from AMU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ave Maria University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
AMU does not offer an online option for its theology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the AMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in theology from AMU. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at AMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ave Maria University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Ave Maria University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.