Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,680

2021 Average Net Price

$8,719

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

193

56% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

100%

2 Graduates

About

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America were Biblical Studies (15 degrees awarded) and Counseling Psychology (3 degrees).

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. 52.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is $7,680, which is $−4,305 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is $7,680, which is $−4,305 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,719.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$7,680

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was $7,680. The cost of tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is $−4,305 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,719

2021 Value

In 2021 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,719. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,400

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was of $10,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88% of undergraduate students at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.8% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America had a total enrollment of 193 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is 108 students and the part-time enrollment is 85. This means that 56% 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 36.3% Asian.

Students enrolled at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (38.1%), followed by Asian Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (12.6%), followed by Asian Female (9.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 193 students. The full-time enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is 108 and the part-time enrollment is 85.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Asian

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

70 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is 36.3% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 86 students (44.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 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 (11 degrees awarded).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is Biblical Studies (15 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (3 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (20 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (0 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 (1,882,935 people), Accountants & auditors (1,075,300 people), Other managers (804,862 people), Financial managers (500,347 people), and Secondary school teachers (489,159 people).

The most specialized majors at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (20 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (20 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,425,023 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (675,995 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (620,312 people), Computer Systems Design (555,215 people), and Banking & related activities (524,500 people).

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 (2020)

18 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was Biblical Studies with 18 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America, which is 0.917 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in Biblical Studies, which is 1.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in Biblical Studies, which is 0.818 times less than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Asian

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is asian (11 degrees awarded).

26.1% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
7 degrees awarded
Asian Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is asian female (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (4 degrees).

Operations

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America are: Management, with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$609k

2021 Salaries

1.86%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America paid a median of $609k in salaries, a 1.86% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.2k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America paid a total of $13.2k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.17% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America were Management with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America.