by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SEBTS ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology.
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The theology major at SEBTS 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, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 267 students received their master’s degree in theology from SEBTS. This makes it the #5 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at SEBTS paid an average of $409 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $9,816 | $9,816 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,469 | $7,469 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,717 | $3,717 |
Learn more about SEBTS tuition and fees.
Of the 42 theology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SEBTS, about 98% were men and 2% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SEBTS 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 SEBTS Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theology program at SEBTS make a median salary of $54,863. 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, 274 students earned a master's degree in theology from SEBTS. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SEBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
The theology program at SEBTS awarded 4 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 35 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 23 |
| Religious Education | 13 |
| Biblical Studies | 7 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |