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Religious Studies at Gardner-Webb University

If you plan to study Religious Studies, consider the program at Gardner-Webb University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Gardner-Webb University is located in Boiling Springs, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 religious studies degrees were awarded at Gardner-Webb University.

Online Class Availability at Gardner-Webb University

Distance learning is available at Gardner-Webb University. Among 3,104 students, 1,075 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 890 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Religious Studies Rankings at Gardner-Webb University

Rankings can help you compare Gardner-Webb University’s Religious Studies program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Religious Studies Graduates from Gardner-Webb University

Students who complete Gardner-Webb University’s Religious Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,427
5 years	$37,084

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Religious Studies graduates at Gardner-Webb University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Religious Studies graduates at Gardner-Webb University are 46% women (6) and 54% men (7).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at Gardner-Webb University

Of the 10 bachelor’s religious studies graduates at Gardner-Webb University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 20% of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University, above the national average of 11%.*

Religious Studies Master’s Program at Gardner-Webb University

Among the 3 master’s religious studies degrees awarded at Gardner-Webb University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 33% of Religious Studies master’s degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University, higher than 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 Gardner-Webb University

The Religious Studies program at Gardner-Webb University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Religious Studies program at Gardner-Webb University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.