Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

https://www.pts.edu

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2020 Default Rate

5.08%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

223

78.5% Full-Time

About

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (21 degrees awarded) and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (10 degrees).

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. 51% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (35 degrees), 4.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was 5.08%, corresponding to 3 out of the 59 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was $0. The cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is $−15,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNk% between 2022 and 2023.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.08%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was 5.08%, which represents 3 out of the 59 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 223 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is 175 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.4% White, 21.1% Black or African American, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, and 0.448% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (35%), followed by White Female (31.7%) and Black or African American Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 223 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is 175 and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
148 enrolled students
Black or African American
47 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is 66.4% White, 21.1% Black or African American, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, and 0.448% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 4 students (1.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 more women than men received degrees from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (21 degrees awarded), followed by Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (49 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2023 are Theology (49 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are Theology (49 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are Theology (49 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
21 degrees awarded
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was Divinity & Ministry with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, which is 0.96 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 1.15 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 0.867 times less than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
18 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is white female (18 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (17 degrees).

Operations

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $223M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10M (4.5%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 13.6M. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary employs 8 Associate professors, 5 Professors and 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are Male Professor (5), Female Associate professor (5), and Male Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are: Management, with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Endowment

$223M

2023 Endowment

5.29%

decline from 2022

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $223M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary declined 5.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $211M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.72M

2023 Salaries

2.81%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary paid a median of $5.72M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($13.6M) and a 2.81% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.27% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.6M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary paid a total of $1.6M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary were Associate professor with 8 employees, Professor with 5 employees, and No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary were Management with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 5 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Male Associate professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

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