ProgramsTheology and Religious Vocations
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
CIP39.99
56 colleges offer Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. See what it covers, which degree levels are available and what graduates earn and borrow.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Colleges offering it
- 56
- at its most common level
- Bachelor's earnings
- $43,088
- median, 4 years after
- Bachelor's debt
- $30,208
- median federal loans
Colleges offering it, by degree level
- Certificate
- 10
- Associate's
- 15
- Bachelor's
- 56
- Master's
- 43
- Post-baccalaureate certificate
- 2
- Doctoral
- 13
- First professional
- 4
- Graduate/professional certificate
- 14
What it covers
About Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other is part of Theology and Religious Vocations: instructional programs that focus on the intramural study of theology and that prepare individuals for the professional practice of religious vocations.
Definition: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs 2020, code 39.99.
By degree level
Earnings and debt by degree level
Medians across colleges of each college's own program median. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Associate's | 15 | $33,5074 yrs after · 1 college | Not reported |
| Bachelor's | 56 | $43,0884 yrs after · 4 colleges | $30,2082 colleges |
| Master's | 43 | $59,1694 yrs after · 7 colleges | $20,5001 college |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | $30,2881 yr after · 1 college | Not reported |
| Doctoral | 13 | $82,6084 yrs after · 1 college | $42,9461 college |
| First professional | 4 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 14 | Not reported | $39,1031 college |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Colleges with too few graduates have their earnings and debt suppressed, so the number of colleges reporting is smaller than the number offering the program.
Bachelor's programs
Where Theology and Religious Vocations, Other graduates earn the most
Median earnings four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates in the latest year. Earnings are one measure; cost and graduation rate matter too.
- 1
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · 11 graduates
$47,663
debt not reported
- 2
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · 26 graduates
$46,332
debt not reported
- 3
Southlake, TX · Private nonprofit · 12 graduates
$36,278
debt not reported
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Other programs in the same area of study, by how many colleges offer them.
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- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries158 colleges
- Religious Music and Worship134 colleges
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology98 colleges
- Religious Education79 colleges
- Religious Institution Administration and Law3 colleges
Questions about Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
How many colleges offer Theology and Religious Vocations, Other?
Published colleges on CollegesRef report Theology and Religious Vocations, Other at these degree levels: certificate (10 colleges), associate's (15 colleges), bachelor's (56 colleges), master's (43 colleges), post-baccalaureate certificate (2 colleges), doctoral (13 colleges), first professional (4 colleges), graduate/professional certificate (14 colleges). Counts are from College Scorecard field-of-study data (2025).
What do Theology and Religious Vocations, Other graduates earn?
At the median college, bachelor's graduates in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other earn $43,088 a year four years after finishing, across 4 colleges that report earnings. Figures cover graduates who received federal aid.
Where do Theology and Religious Vocations, Other graduates earn the most?
Abilene Christian University reports the highest median earnings for bachelor's graduates in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: $47,663 four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates.