Major · Theology and Religious Vocations

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed above.

Schools offering: 47
Annual completions: 270
Typical degree level: Associate's + Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr): $41k

About this major

Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed above.

Examples of specialized tracks: Sacred Scripture Studies.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

No federal crosswalk data available for this major yet.

Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$41k

Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings

Associate's

$34k

Bachelor's

$43k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College	Location	Assoc.	Bach.	Total
Moody Bible Institute	Chicago, IL	4	77	81
Valor Christian College	Canal Winchester, OH	5	41	46
Trevecca Nazarene University	Nashville, TN	0	26	26
The King's University	Southlake, TX	0	12	12
Abilene Christian University	Abilene, TX	0	11	11
Central Christian College of the Bible	Moberly, MO	0	11	11
Heritage Bible College	Dunn, NC	0	10	10
New Hope Christian College-Eugene	Eugene, OR	2	7	9
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary	Jacksonville, TX	3	3	6
Oklahoma Baptist University	Shawnee, OK	0	6	6

Section 7 · Explore sideways

Related majors to explore

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Religious/Sacred Music

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Religious Music and Worship, Other

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Church Planting

1 completions/yr

Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Theology and Religious Vocations, Other degree?

Many graduates use this major as preparation for graduate study or licensure in their field.

Is a Theology and Religious Vocations, Other associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?

Both credentials exist. The associate's is typically faster and cheaper; the bachelor's unlocks higher-earning roles. See our earnings table above.

How many colleges offer Theology and Religious Vocations, Other?

47 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 270 students a year combined.