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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theology & religious vocations majors, Liberty University came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,585 students received their master’s degree in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for theology & religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 191 students received their doctoral degrees in theology & religious vocations in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Liberty University paid an average of $382 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 | $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 |
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Of the 144 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Liberty University, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Liberty University offers online option in its theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Liberty University Online Learning page.
Of the 1,508 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Liberty University, about 66% were men and 34% 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 & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 293 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 687 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 407 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology & religious vocations majors at Liberty University.
Theology & Religious Vocations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,777 |
| Biblical Studies | 259 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 161 |
| Sacred Music | 115 |
| Religious Education | 52 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 769 |
| Communication & Journalism | 507 |
| History | 447 |
| Social Sciences | 374 |
| English Language & Literature | 227 |
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