Who comes to seminary without a bachelors degree

Who comes to seminary without a bachelor’s degree? Data from the Association of Theological Schools Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Deasy Director of Institutional Initiatives and Student Research The Association of Theological Schools

# of Entering Masters Students by Undergrad Degree Consultation Participants All ESQ Respondents 350 14 300 12 250 10 200 No Undergrad Associates Degree 150 Technical School 8 6 100 4 50 2 0 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 3

% of Entering masters students by undergrad degree All Schools Using ESQ Consultation Attendees 100% 120% 90% 100% 80% 70% 80% 60% No Undergrad 50% Associates 60% Technical School 40% Undergrad Degree 30% 20% 40% 20% 10% 0% 0% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Entering Students, 2013 -2018 Undergrad Degree vs. Degree Enrolled Degree from Two-year No Technical Associates Undergraduate School Degree Grand Total 6 12 46 732 Degree Enrolled In Undergrad Degree % # Non-degree special 91% 668 Pre-theology 77% 167 6 10 34 217 Diploma, certificate 77% 1, 017 36 39 223 1, 315 MA Professional 93% 4, 358 85 74 169 4, 686 MA Academic 95% 5, 620 110 68 112 5, 910 MDiv 94% 16, 413 214 231 539 17, 397 Th. M/STM 94% 1, 259 26 16 39 1, 340 Other 93% 1, 150 21 15 55 1, 241 Grand Total 93% 32, 844 549 497 1256 35, 146 Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment

Entering Masters Students By age and undergrad degree Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment

% Entering Masters Students Currently engaged in ministerial work Are you currently engaged in ministerial work? Do you plan to continue in your ministerial work while in seminary? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Yes 40% No 50% Yes 40% Unsure 30% 20% 10% 0% No 0% Undergrad Degree from Technical School Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Undergrad Degree from Technical School Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree

% Entering Masters Students Plans for Bivocational Ministry? All Masters Students Masters Currently Engaged in Ministry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% No plans for ministry 50% No 50% 40% Unsure 40% 30% Yes 30% 20% 10% 0% Undergrad Degree from Technical School Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 0% Undergrad Degree from Technical School Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree

% of Entering Masters students 2013 -2018 Undergrad degree by race/ethnicity 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% No Undergrad 50% Associates Degree 40% Technical School 30% Undergrad Degree 20% 10% 0% Asian or Pacific Islander Black / Non- Hispanic / Hispanic Latino(a) Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Multiracial Native North Visa or White Non. American / Nonresident Hispanic First Nation Alien

Non-Educational Debt brought to Seminary Entering Masters Students 2013 -2018 by previous degree Average Non-Educational Debt $25, 000 Distribution of Non-Educational Debt 100% 90% $20, 000 80% 70% $15, 000 More than $60, 000 60% $10, 000 $40, 000 to $59, 999 50% $30, 000 to $39, 999 40% $20, 000 to $29, 999 $10, 000 to $19, 999 30% $5, 000 Less than $10, 000 None 20% 10% $0 Undergrad Degree from Technical School Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 0% Undergrad Degree from Technical School Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree

Significance of Financial Aid Entering Masters Students by Undergrad degree 2013 -2018 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Of greatest significance 50% Significant Of great significance Of some significance 40% Of no significance 30% Did not apply for financial aid 20% 10% 0% Undergrad Degree from Technical School Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree

% of Entering Masters students 2013 -2018 When did you first consider going to theological school? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% After two or more years of work 50% After graduate work After graduating from college 40% During college 30% Before college 20% 10% 0% Undergrad Degree from Technical School Data from the ATS Entering Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Two-year Associates Degree No Undergraduate Degree

Total Head Count Enrollment by Degree Categories 90, 000 80, 000 70, 000 60, 000 MDiv Prof MA 50, 000 Acad MA 40, 000 Adv Prof Adv Acad 30, 000 Other 20, 000 Data from the ATS Commission on Accrediting Annual Data Tables 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 0 1988 10, 000 17

Head Count Enrollment M. Div. and MAs 40, 000 35, 000 30, 000 25, 000 20, 000 MDiv MAs 15, 000 10, 000 Data from the ATS Commission on Accrediting Annual Data Tables est 2022 est 2021 est 2020 est 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 0 1997 5, 000 18

Total Enrollment by Race & Gender 80, 000 70, 000 60, 000 50, 000 White Male 40, 000 White Female RE Male 30, 000 RE Female 20, 000 Data from the ATS Commission on Accrediting Annual Data Tables 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 0 1997 10, 000 19

0% 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Relative Racial/Ethnic Presence in ATS Schools, 1977 -2018 16% 14% 12% 10% asian 8% black 6% hispanic visa 4% 2% Data from the ATS Commission on Accrediting Annual Data Tables 20

Enrollment by Age 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50+ 50% 40 -49 40% 30 -39 30% <30 20% 10% Data from the ATS Commission on Accrediting Annual Data Tables 2017 2015 2013 2011 2009 2007 2005 2003 2001 1999 1997 1995 0% Age data is only collected in the odd-numbered years. 21

MDiv Graduates 2013 -2018 Time to Completion by Age 100% 90% 80% 70% 11 or more years 60% 7 to 10 years 50% 6 5 40% 4 30% 3 years or less 20% 10% 0% 20 -25 26 -30 31 -35 36 -40 Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 41 -45 46 -50 51 -55 56 or older 23

MA Graduates 2013 -2018 Time to Completion by Age MA Academic MA Professional 100% 90% 80% 70% 11 or more years 70% 60% 7 to 10 years 60% 50% 6 50% 5 40% 4 40% 3 30% 2 years or less 20% 10% 0% 0% 20 -25 26 -30 31 -35 36 -40 41 -45 46 -50 51 -55 56 or older Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 20 -25 26 -30 31 -35 36 -40 41 -45 46 -50 51 -55 56 or older 26

Educational Debt Incurred in Seminary 2013 -2018 MDiv Graduates by Age 100% 90% 80% 70% More than $60, 000 60% $40, 000 to $59, 999 $30, 000 to $39, 999 50% $20, 000 to $29, 999 40% $10, 000 to $19, 999 30% Less than $10, 000 None 20% 10% 0% 20 -25 26 -30 31 -35 36 -40 Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 41 -45 46 -50 51 -55 56 or older 27

Educational Debt Incurred in Seminary 2013 -2018 MA Graduates by Age MA Professional MA Academic 100% 120% 90% 100% 80% 70% More than $60, 000 60% $40, 000 to $59, 999 $30, 000 to $39, 999 50% $20, 000 to $29, 999 40% $10, 000 to $19, 999 30% Less than $10, 000 80% 60% 40% None 20% 10% 0% 0% 20 s 30 s 40 s 50 or older Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment 20 s 30 s 40 s 50 or older 28

Educational Debt Incurred in Seminary 2013 -2018 Masters Graduates by Ministry Setting MDiv MA Professional 100% 120% MA Academic 100% 90% 100% 80% 70% 80% 60% More than $60, 000 60% 50% 60% $40, 000 to $59, 999 $30, 000 to $39, 999 50% $20, 000 to $29, 999 40% $10, 000 to $19, 999 40% 30% Less than $10, 000 30% 20% None 20% 10% 0% 0% Seeking Ministry Currently Ministry Not Ministry Seeking Ministry Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Currently Ministry Not Ministry 0% Seeking Ministry Currently Ministry Not Ministry 29

Educational Debt Incurred in Seminary 2013 -2018 All Masters Graduates by Full/Part-Time Status 100% 90% 80% 70% More than $60, 000 60% $40, 000 to $59, 999 $30, 000 to $39, 999 50% $20, 000 to $29, 999 40% $10, 000 to $19, 999 30% Less than $10, 000 None 20% 10% 0% Full-time Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Part-time 30

Educational Debt Incurred in Seminary 2013 -2018 All Masters Graduates by Race/Ethnicity 100% 90% 80% 70% More than $60, 000 60% $40, 000 to $59, 999 $30, 000 to $39, 999 50% $20, 000 to $29, 999 $10, 000 to $19, 999 40% Less than $10, 000 30% None 20% 10% 0% Asian or Pacific Islander Black/Non-Hispanic Data from the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire Represents approximately 2/3 of ATS schools and 1/3 of ATS enrollment Hispanic/Latino(a) White Non-Hispanic 31