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#1 #1 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,510 Median Starting Salary $52,036
#2 #2 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Est. Net Price * $24,197 Median Starting Salary $46,804
#3 #3 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 40 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 950–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,395 Median Starting Salary $51,700
#4 #4 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 83 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $24,517 Median Starting Salary $49,298
#5 #5 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Est. Net Price * $26,001 Median Starting Salary $51,275
#6 #6 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#7 #7 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#8 #8 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#9 #9 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Northeastern Seminary Rochester, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#10 #10 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry Ambridge, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	100	60%	12	1,150 – 1,370	$30,510	$52,036
Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in...view more	95	67%	9	1,190 – 1,370	$24,197	$46,804
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 40...view more	84	77%	28	950 – 1,240	$11,395	$51,700
Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 83 degrees to students majoring...view more	77	94%	7	1,020 – 1,220	$24,517	$49,298
Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those...view more	68	71%	2	1,010 – 1,270	$26,001	$51,275
Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO	N/A	--	24	--	$0	$50,472
Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, OH	N/A	--	23	--	$0	$50,472
Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS	N/A	100%	4	--	$0	$50,472
Northeastern Seminary Rochester, NY	N/A	--	4	--	$0	$50,472
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry Ambridge, PA	N/A	--	2	--	$0	$50,472

About Divinity/Ministry

Divinity/Ministry programs prepare individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies.

While Divinity/Ministry offers degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Divinity/Ministry all around the US, though the major at the Doctors degree other level sees the most graduates in North Carolina. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Divinity/Ministry is $34,900.

Popularity of Divinity/Ministry Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Divinity/Ministry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Divinity/Ministry, include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are careers that pay more, such as Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Divinity/Ministry majors is Clergy.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Divinity/Ministry majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,930	1,132	13,735	14,112	3%
Clergy	$58,920	2,978	36,271	36,475	1%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Divinity/Ministry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

117

Female Students

34 (29%)

Male Students

83 (70%)

White (62, 53%)

Black or African American (37, 32%)

Hispanic or Latino (9, 8%)

Asian (4, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (3, 3%)

Two or more races (1, 1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

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1,150–1,370

$30,510

$52,036

#2 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

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1,190–1,370

$24,197

$46,804

#3 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

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950–1,240

$11,395

$51,700

#4 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

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$24,517

$49,298

#5 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

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$26,001

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