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 SBTS ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology.
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The theology major at SBTS 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, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 295 students received their master’s degree in theology from SBTS. This makes it the #2 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 105 students received their doctoral degrees in theology 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 SBTS paid an average of $514 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 | $12,336 | $12,336 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,142 | $8,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 54 theology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SBTS, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SBTS 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 SBTS Online Learning page.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from SBTS make a median salary of $56,478 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
Of the 321 students who graduated with a Master’s in theology from SBTS in 2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 258 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The theology program at SBTS awarded 5 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 52 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 50 |
| Religious Education | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 9 |
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