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, and more. In addition, we cover how Liberty University ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theology majors, Liberty University came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In 2022, 1,449 students received their master’s degree in theology from Liberty University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 153 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Liberty University paid an average of $382 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 | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 theology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Liberty University. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University 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 Liberty University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $50,701 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,380 students graduated with a master's degree in theology from Liberty University. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 270 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 625 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 370 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 259 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 161 |
| Sacred Music | 115 |
| Religious Education | 52 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.