by our College Data Analytics TeamTheological & Ministerial Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in theology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time graduate tuition at MTSO was $860 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,940 | $24,940 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
The median early career salary of theology students who receive their master’s degree from MTSO is $54,035 per year. That is 29% higher than the national average of $41,970.
Online degrees for the MTSO theology master’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MTSO Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their master’s degree in theology in 2019-2020, 50.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 32.9%.
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in theology at MTSO in 2019-2020, 11.1% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 2 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 16 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to theological and ministerial studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 2 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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