by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SAGU compares to other colleges that offer theological & ministerial studies.
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SAGU holds a strong position among schools offering theological & ministerial studies. In particular, it placed #102 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 9 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Nelson University handed out 2 bachelor’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,444 | $24,024 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Find out more about SAGU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of theological & ministerial studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SAGU are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at SAGU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at SAGU are Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the theological & ministerial studies majors at Nelson University.
The theological & ministerial studies program at SAGU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 20 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 8 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 |
SAGU conferred 20 completions in theological and ministerial studies, other in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
SAGU granted 8 completions in divinity/ministry in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
SAGU conferred 2 degrees in theology/theological studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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