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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ORU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The bachelor's program at ORU was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oral Roberts University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in theology from ORU. This makes it the #39 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #104 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ORU is $27,088. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,211 for all theology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theology program at ORU is $445 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ORU was $1,342 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 | $32,500 | $32,500 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,400 | $9,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Learn more about ORU tuition and fees.
The theology program at ORU awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ORU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the ORU 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 ORU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theology program at ORU make a median salary of $42,065. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,372.
Of the 63 students who earned a master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from ORU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Oral Roberts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 21 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 13 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 8 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.