by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how CIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theology & religious vocations.
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CIU is the best school in the country for theology & religious vocations. Specifically, it ranked #102 out of 167 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia International University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in theology & religious vocations.
Theology & Religious Vocations majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CIU earn a median of $43,064 a year. This is above $39,761, the median for all majors at CIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CIU, theology & religious vocations students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,667, the typical median for all majors at CIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,490 | $26,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in theology & religious vocations from CIU identified as men.
The majority of theology & religious vocations associate’s degree graduates at CIU were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a associate’s in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 49% of theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degree graduates at CIU were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of theology & religious vocations master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of theology & religious vocations master’s degree graduates at CIU were Non-Resident Alien. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master’s in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of theology & religious vocations doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of theology & religious vocations doctoral degree graduates at CIU are White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a doctoral in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the theology & religious vocations majors at Columbia International University.
This theology & religious vocations program at CIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 66 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 56 |
| Biblical Studies | 31 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 22 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 10 |
| Religious Education | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.