by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CIU ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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CIU was ranked #7 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia International University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in theology from CIU. This makes it the #79 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at CIU paid an average of $1,115 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 | $26,700 | $26,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,950 | $11,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology from CIU. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CIU 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 CIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of theology master's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Columbia International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 54 |
| Missionary Studies | 54 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 20 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 15 |
| Religious Education | 4 |