Data from Newly-Enrolled Students
90%
work twenty or more hours per week
63%
enroll in the institution on a part-time basis
New students indicate their top reasons for choosing to attend Carroll Institute
82%
Affordability of
tuition and fees
tuition and fees
68%
Flexible class schedule
64%
Theological perspective
52%
Faculty
Denominational affiliations
| 85% | Baptist |
|---|---|
| 10% | Other denominations (Methodist, Pentecostal, etc…) |
| 5% | Non-denominational |
Enrollment by Degree Program
Fall 2012
| 2.20% | Doctor of Ministry |
|---|---|
| 35.40% | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 3.20% | Master of Arts in Christian Education |
| 18.30% | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| 9.70% | Master of Arts in Religion |
| 6.50% | Master of Arts in Theology |
| 4.30% | Master of Arts in Worship |
| 20.40% | Master of Divinity |
Fall 2013
| 2.92% | Doctor of Ministry |
|---|---|
| 24.00% | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 1.50% | Master of Arts in Christian Education |
| 15.33% | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| 8.76% | Master of Arts in Religion |
| 23.36% | Master of Arts in Theology |
| 5.84% | Master of Arts in Worship |
| 16.79% | Master of Divinity |
| 1.50% | Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministry |
Fall 2015
| 3% | Doctor of Ministry |
|---|---|
| 27% | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 3% | Master of Arts in Christian Education |
| 15% | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| 26% | Master of Arts in Religion |
| 11% | Master of Arts in Theology |
| 4% | Master of Arts in Worship |
| 9% | Master of Divinity |
| 1% | Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministry |
Data from Graduating Students
Graduating students provide feedback related to their overall satisfaction and experiences while studying at Carroll Institute.
92%
serving in a vocational position at the time of graduation
16%
plan further graduate study
Vocational positions attained or sought by graduates
| 75% | Church Ministry |
|---|---|
| 26% | Youth Ministry |
| 19% | Christian Education |
Graduating students’ levels of satisfaction with academic resources and services
| Academic Resource or Service | Level of Satisfaction |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of faculty | 4.60 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.70 |
| Class size | 4.45 |
| Ease in scheduling required courses | 4.60 |
| Writing and research support | 4.33 |
| Helpfulness of administration/support staff | 4.78 |
| Academic advising | 4.55 |
| Spiritual formation | 4.35 |
| Pastoral care | 4.27 |
Measurements are based on a 5-point scale, where 3 represents “Neutral,” 4 represents “Satisfied,” and 5 represents “Very Satisfied.”
Graduating students report the following levels of satisfaction related to personal skill development for ministry preparation
| Skill | Level of Satisfaction |
|---|---|
| Ability to use and interpret Scripture | 4.51 |
| Ability to think theologically | 4.48 |
| Ability to teach well | 4.44 |
| Knowledge of my own religious tradition | 4.36 |
| Ability to lead others | 4.35 |
| Ability to give spiritual direction | 4.33 |
| Ability to preach well | 4.24 |
| Knowledge of church doctrine and history | 4.18 |
| Knowledge of Christian philosophy and ethics | 4.18 |
| Ability to relate social issues to faith | 4.18 |
| Knowledge of church polity/canon law | 4.16 |
| Ability to conduct worship/liturgy | 4.02 |
| Ability in pastoral counseling | 3.98 |
| Knowledge of other religious traditions | 3.95 |
| Ability to administer a church | 3.86 |
Measurements are based on a 5-point scale, where 3 represents “Neutral,” 4 represents “Satisfied,” and 5 represents “Very Satisfied.”
Graduating students report the most important influences on their education experience at Carroll Institute
85%
Faculty
41%
Study of history and theology
28%
Biblical studies
28%
Required reading
Graduates by Degree Program 2007-2016
| 8.5% | Master of Arts in Christian Education |
|---|---|
| 8.5% | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| 18% | Master of Arts in Religion |
| 33% | Master of Arts in Theology |
| 3% | Master of Arts in Worship |
| 11% | Master of Divinity |
| 1.5% | Doctor of Ministry |
| 16% | Doctor of Philosophy |