Graduate Programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Graduate School Overview

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (referred to as LSTC) is a Private, 4 years school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as a Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The school is accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (1/1/1945 - Current).

LSTC Directory Information
School Name	Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC)
Address	1100 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615-5134
Phone	773-256-0700
Web	https://www.lstc.edu
Online Application	https://www.lstc.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Info	https://www.lstc.edu/admissions/financial-aid

The 2022 graduate school tuition & fees at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is $19,755 in average. The school has 145 students (all graduate).

Graduate School 2022 Key Facts
School Type	Private, 4 years
Tuition & Fees	$19,755
Student Population	145
Offered Degrees/Programs	Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs	5 graduate programs

The graduate tuition & fees at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is $19,755 in average for the academic year 2021-2022. The tuition per credit hour is $2,175.

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers the alternative tuition plans.

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs.

On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.

Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities	Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services	Remedial services Academic/career services Employment services for students Placement services for completers

2022 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2021-2022, the graduate school tuition & fees of Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is $19,755. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.12% compared to previous academic year.

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

2021-2022 Graduate Tuition & fees
	Tuition	Fees
2017-2018	$16,830	$220
2018-2019	$17,550	$155
2019-2020	$18,450	$165
2020-2021	$19,170	$175
2021-2022	$19,575	$180

The graduate school tuition & fees of LSTC is average compared to private graduate schools in Illinois. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,204 and the Illinois graduate tuition is $18,541 (public) / $19,985 (private).

The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.

Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
	Residents	Out-of-State
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago	$19,755
All Graduate Schools	$15,958	$19,204
Public	$11,320	$20,434
Private	$19,234
Illinois Graduate Schools	$18,754	$19,251
Public	$11,876	$18,541
Private	$19,985

For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $2,175 at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.11% compared to previous academic year.

2021-2022 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
	Tuition
2017-2018	$1,870
2018-2019	$1,950
2019-2020	$2,050
2020-2021	$2,130
2021-2022	$2,175

Graduate Programs at LSTC

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers 5 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 39 students have completed their study at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

Offered Degrees at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Number of Completers
Master's Degree	2	29
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	1	8
Doctor's degree - professional practice	1	2
Post Master's Degree	1	0
Total	5	39

The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago by award level.

The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Divinity/Ministry program with 0 completers.
The most popular Master's program is the Divinity/Ministry program with 24 completers.
The most popular Doctorate program is the Theology/Theological Studies program with 9 completers.

Popular Post-graduate Certificate Programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Program	Available Online	Average Earning after graduation
Divinity/Ministry	✕	-
Divinity/Ministry	✕	-
Divinity/Ministry	✕	-

Popular Master's Programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Divinity/Ministry	✕	24	-
Divinity/Ministry	✕	24	-
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	20	$68,600
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	15	$68,600
Divinity/Ministry	✕	15	-

Popular Doctorate Programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	9	-
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	8	-
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	7	-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling	✕	4	-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling	✕	2	-

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers 5 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 39 students have completed their graduate studies.

29 students have earned/completed Master's program.
2 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Other) program.

Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+]	✕	29 completers	-
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	5	$68,600
Divinity/Ministry	✕	24	-
	Total	29

Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+]	✕	8 completers	-
Theology/Theological Studies	✕	8	-
	Total	8

Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+]	✕	2 completers	-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)	✕	2	-
	Total	2

Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+]	✕	0 completers	-
Divinity/Ministry	✕	0	-
	Total	0

Graduate Student Population at LSTC

For academic year 2021-2022, total 145 students enrolled into Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago graduate schools . By attending status, there are 126 full-time and 19 part-time graduate students. By gender, 64 male and 81 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.

Graduate School Student Population By Gender
	Total	Male	Female
Total	145	64	81
Full-time	126	54	72
Part-tme	19	10	9

The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.

There are 81 White (55.86%), 9 Black/African American (6.21%), 10 Hispanic (6.90%), 2 Asian (1.38%), and 43 students with other races. 36 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.

Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
	Total	Male	Female
Total	145	64	81
American Indian/Native American	0	0	0
Asian	2	1	1
Black/African American	9	6	3
Hispanic	10	8	2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0	0	0
White	81	27	54
Two More	0	0	0
Un-Known	7	2	5
Non-resident Alien	36	20	16

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 145 graduate students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively . The next table summarizes the online student population.