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. We've also included details on how Hope ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hope International University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in theology from Hope. This makes it the #84 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hope paid an average of $1,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Fees | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,871 | $2,871 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of theology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope International University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Hope 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 Hope Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theology program at Hope make a median salary of $50,661. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of theology master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hope are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope International University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Hope International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sacred Music | 4 |
| Missionary Studies | 3 |
| Biblical Studies | 2 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.