by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CIU stacks up against peers offering theological & ministerial studies.
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CIU ranks competitively among schools offering theological & ministerial studies. More specifically it was ranked #81 out of 121 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia International University handed out 9 bachelor’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,490 | $26,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Learn more about CIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of theological & ministerial studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CIU are Asian. About 33% 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 theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at CIU were Asian. Roughly 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 master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the theological & ministerial studies majors at Columbia International University.
This theological & ministerial studies program at CIU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 31 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 15 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 7 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 3 |
CIU conferred 31 degrees in theological and ministerial studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (52%).
CIU conferred 15 degrees in theology/theological studies in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (53%).
CIU conferred 7 completions in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
CIU conferred 3 degrees in pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
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