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. Also, learn how MBTS ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology.
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The bachelor's program at MBTS was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 273 students received their master’s degree in theology from MBTS. This makes it the #4 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 100 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MBTS was $418 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,020 | $10,020 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,004 | $1,004 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,310 | $11,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,464 | $4,464 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theology from MBTS in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MBTS theology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MBTS Online Learning page.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from MBTS make a median salary of $54,819 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
Of the 216 theology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from MBTS, about 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 89 |
| Religious Education | 38 |
| Missionary Studies | 29 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |