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The bachelor's program at MBTS was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology & religious vocations list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 282 students received their master’s degree in theology & religious vocations from MBTS. This makes it the #6 most popular school for theology & religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 147 students received their doctoral degrees in theology & religious vocations in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MBTS was $418 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,020 | $10,020 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,004 | $1,004 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,310 | $11,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,464 | $4,464 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations from MBTS. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that MBTS offers online option in its theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MBTS Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 247 theology & religious vocations majors earned their master's degree from MBTS. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 theology & religious vocations majors earned their associate's degree from MBTS. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology & religious vocations majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Theology & Religious Vocations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 394 |
| Biblical Studies | 89 |
| Religious Education | 38 |
| Missionary Studies | 29 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |