Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $8,694
    5.95% growth from 2023
    2024 Enrolled Students
    223
    44.4% Full-Time
    2023 Graduation Rate
    80%
    4 Graduates

    About

    Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America were Missionary Studies & Missiology (13 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (21 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is $8,694, which is $−6,203 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is $8,694, which is $6,203 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $8,694
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was $8,694. The cost of tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is $−6,203 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

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    Other Student Expenses

    $18,047
    Room and Board
    $1,300
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was of $18,047 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.5% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    100%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    8%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    100% of undergraduate students at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 23.5% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America had a total enrollment of 223 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is 99 students and the part-time enrollment is 124. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.4% Asian and 0.448% White.

    Students enrolled at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (40.5%), followed by Asian Male (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (16.1%), followed by Asian Female (10%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    44.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 223 students. The full-time enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is 99 and the part-time enrollment is 124. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America 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. Asian
      108 enrolled students
    2. White
      1 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is 48.4% Asian and 0.448% White. 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, 81 students (36.3%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 3 more women than men received degrees from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is asian (21 degrees awarded).

    The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is Missionary Studies & Missiology (13 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees), and Psychology (6 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 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,758,546 people), Accountants & auditors (1,064,155 people), Other managers (913,383 people), Secondary school teachers (574,449 people), and Financial managers (567,663 people).

    The most specialized majors at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in 2024 are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees), Psychology (6 degrees), Business (4 degrees), and Education (0 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 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees), Psychology (6 degrees), Business (4 degrees), and Education (0 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 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Elementary & secondary schools (3,525,984 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (733,885 people), Computer Systems Design (687,257 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (683,543 people), and Banking & related activities (504,111 people).

    The most specialized majors at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees), Psychology (6 degrees), Business (4 degrees), and Education (0 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 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America.
    Biblical Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was Biblical Studies with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    24
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    27
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America, which is 0.889 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (27).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 5.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in Biblical Studies, which is 5 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 50% of students graduating from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Asian
    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    21 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is asian (21 degrees awarded).

    56.9% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      15 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      11 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Male
      10 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is asian female (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (11 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America had a total salary expenditure of 2.47M. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America employs 3 Instructors, 2 Associate professors. Most academics at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Male Instructor (3), Female Associate professor (1), and Male Associate professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are: Management, with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.06M
    2024 Salaries
    12%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America paid a median of $1.06M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($2.47M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 32% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $147k
    Instructional Salaries
    5
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America paid a total of $147k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.9% 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 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America were Management with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

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