Covenant Theological Seminary

https://www.covenantseminary.edu

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    2024 Enrolled Students
    550
    27.8% Full-Time

    About

    Covenant Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Covenant Theological Seminary were Counseling Psychology (35 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (26 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (26 degrees).

    In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Covenant Theological Seminary. 48.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (90 degrees), 12.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

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    Costs

    Tuition Costs

    $0
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Covenant Theological Seminary was $0. The cost of tuition at Covenant Theological Seminary is $−14,897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Enrollment

    Covenant Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 550 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Covenant Theological Seminary is 153 students and the part-time enrollment is 397. This means that 27.8% of students enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Covenant Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% White, 9.45% Asian, 6.73% Black or African American, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, and 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.3%), followed by White Female (28.4%) and Asian Male (5.17%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    27.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Covenant Theological Seminary in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 550 students. The full-time enrollment at Covenant Theological Seminary is 153 and the part-time enrollment is 397. This means that 27.8% of students enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      413 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      52 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      37 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Covenant Theological Seminary is 75.1% White, 9.45% Asian, 6.73% Black or African American, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, and 0.364% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (1.82%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Covenant Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Covenant Theological Seminary is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 12.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Covenant Theological Seminary is Counseling Psychology (35 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (26 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (26 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Covenant Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (77 degrees awarded) and Psychology (35 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Covenant Theological Seminary are Elementary & middle school teachers (117,519 people), Other managers (103,224 people), Social workers, all other (91,344 people), Clergy (87,377 people), and Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors (71,837 people).

    The most specialized majors at Covenant Theological Seminary in 2024 are Theology (77 degrees awarded) and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Covenant Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Gaming services workers, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Covenant Theological Seminary are Theology (77 degrees awarded) and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Covenant Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (375,239 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (187,225 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (179,778 people), Outpatient care centers (172,189 people), and Individual & family services (129,337 people).

    The most specialized majors at Covenant Theological Seminary are Theology (77 degrees awarded) and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Covenant Theological Seminary.
    Biblical Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common postbaccalaureate certificate concentration at Covenant Theological Seminary was Biblical Studies with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    58
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    54
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Covenant Theological Seminary, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (54).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Covenant Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 5.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Covenant Theological Seminary in Counseling Psychology, which is 4.83 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      90 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Covenant Theological Seminary is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 12.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    1.79% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      108 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      107 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      99 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Covenant Theological Seminary is white male (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (107 degrees).

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    Operations

    Covenant Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $48.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.07M (10.5%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Covenant Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 9.96M. Covenant Theological Seminary employs 7 Associate professors, 6 Professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Covenant Theological Seminary are Male Associate professor (7), Male Professor (5), and Male Assistant professor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Covenant Theological Seminary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Service with 7 employees.

    Endowment

    $48.1M
    2024 Endowment
    9.42%
    growth from 2023

    Covenant Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $48.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Covenant Theological Seminary grew 9.42% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.1M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $5.1M
    2024 Salaries
    2.66%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Covenant Theological Seminary paid a median of $5.1M in salaries, which represents 51.2% of their overall expenditure ($9.96M) and a 2.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.87% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.45% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.29M
    Instructional Salaries
    16
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Covenant Theological Seminary paid a total of $1.29M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Covenant Theological Seminary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Service with 7 employees.

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