Master’s Degrees in Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,332 people earned their master's degree in religion. This earns it the #102 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,718 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,332 |
| Associate Degree | 1,181 |
| Graduate Certificate | 436 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 211 |
| Basic Certificate | 143 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of Religion Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religion is $46,468. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,468 and the high is $49,269.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in religion is $31,900. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,600 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,200.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in religion. About 70.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 933 |
| Women | 399 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 1,011 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 184 colleges that offer a master’s degree in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Beth Medrash Govoha tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in religion from Beth Medrash Govoha.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in religion from SEBTS. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Piedmont International University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in religion from Piedmont International University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in religion from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.
Yale University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in religion from Yale. About 68% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Crown College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in religion from Crown. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in religion from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in religion from Northern Seminary. About 55% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Spertus College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in religion from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Friends University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,172 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in religion from Friends University. Of these students, 67% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in religion from University of Virginia. Of these students, 36% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hartford Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in religion from Hartford Seminary. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,702 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in religion from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayland Baptist University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,942 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in religion from Wayland Baptist University. About 29% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in religion from Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
Claremont School of Theology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in religion from Claremont School of Theology. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Santa Clara University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in religion from SCU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in religion from Columbia. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in religion from Harvard. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Religion Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 473 | |
| 441 | |
| 270 | |
| 90 | |
| 15 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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