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Religious Studies at Athens State University

If you are interested in studying Religious Studies, take a look at what Athens State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Athens State University is in Athens, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 religious studies graduations were recorded at Athens State University.

Studying Online at Athens State University

Distance learning is available at Athens State University. Of 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Religious Studies graduates at Athens State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Religious Studies graduates at Athens State University are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).

Religious Studies Master’s Program at Athens State University

Among the 8 master’s religious studies graduates at Athens State University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies master’s degree recipients at Athens State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 38% of Religious Studies master’s degree recipients at Athens State University, above the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Religious Studies Concentrations at Athens State University

The Religious Studies program at Athens State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	8

Best-Paid Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Religious Studies program at Athens State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Religious Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.