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. Also, learn how SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology.
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The theology major at SPU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theological & Ministerial Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theology from SPU. This makes it the #185 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 SPU is $32,220. This is higher than $32,211, which is the national median for all theology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SPU was $1,055 per credit hour 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 | $37,965 | $37,965 |
| Fees | $849 | $849 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,498 | $15,498 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,888 |
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Of the 5 theology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SPU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SPU 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 SPU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theology program at SPU make a median salary of $56,778. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in theology from SPU. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Seattle Pacific University.
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