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 MBTS ranks in comparison to other schools with religious ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at MBTS was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for religious ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Education Schools | 1 |
| Best Religious Education Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Religious Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in religious ed from MBTS. This makes it the #28 most popular school for religious ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in religious ed in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MBTS paid an average of $418 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in religious ed from MBTS in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 bachelor's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MBTS religious ed 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.
Of the 10 religious ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from MBTS, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 394 |
| Biblical Studies | 89 |
| Missionary Studies | 29 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |