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#1

#1 Best College for Urban Ministry in the U.S.

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Each year, Oakwood University awards around 25 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$50,158

#2

#2 Best College for Urban Ministry in the U.S.

Bakke Graduate University
Dallas, TX

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#3

#3 Best College for Urban Ministry in the U.S.

Eden Theological Seminary
Webster Groves, MO

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#4

#4 Best College for Urban Ministry in the U.S.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
South Hamilton, MA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#5

#5 Best College for Urban Ministry in the U.S.

Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary
Charlotte, NC

At Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary, only three majors are offered: Urban Ministry, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

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About Urban Ministry

Urban Ministry programs prepare the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to individuals and groups in urban communities. Includes instruction in bible study and theology, pastoral leadership and care, urban structure and context, inner city ministry, counseling ministries, family studies, homiletics, social ethics, and community organizing.

Texas grants the most Masters degrees in Urban Ministry of all US states with 5 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Urban Ministry can expect around 62% percent of their classmates to be women and 38% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Urban Ministry is $32,900.

Popularity of Urban Ministry Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Urban Ministry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Urban Ministry, include Religious Workers, All Other and Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have lots of job openings. Yet there are higher paying jobs, such as Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Urban Ministry majors is Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Urban Ministry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Urban Ministry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
13
Female Students
8 (61%)
Male Students
5 (38%)

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