by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in theology from Northwestern. This makes it the #213 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $32,815. This is higher than $32,211, which is the national median for all theology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $1,520 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 | $35,970 | $35,970 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,148 | $11,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,584 | $3,584 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theology program at Northwestern make a median salary of $48,248. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,372.
The theology program at Northwestern awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 90% of these degrees went to men with the other 10% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 192 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 20 |
| Missionary Studies | 10 |
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