Associate Degrees in Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,461 people earned their associate degree in religion. This makes it the 81st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,554 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,467 |
| Associate Degree | 1,461 |
| Graduate Certificate | 479 |
| Basic Certificate | 364 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 228 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Religion Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in religion is $34,280. 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 $32,936 and the high is $35,623.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in religion is $17,891. 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, $17,891 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,891.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $213.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in religion. About 68.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,002 |
| Women | 459 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 1,246 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 58 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 81 colleges that offer an associate degree in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religion students seekingan associate degree is Yeshiva University. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 519 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva. Of these students, 41% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yeshiva graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in religion from Liberty University. Of these students, 35% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Liberty University make a median salary of 34,280.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in religion from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Southwestern Assemblies of God University make a median salary of 34,280.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshivath Zichron Moshe. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Yeshivath Zichron Moshe make a median salary of 34,280.
Elyon College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in religion from Elyon College. Data shows that Elyon College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah make a median salary of 34,280.
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel make a median salary of 34,280.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their associate degree is Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in religion from Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute. Data shows that Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim make a median salary of 34,280.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in religion from Seminary Bnos Chaim. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Seminary Bnos Chaim make a median salary of 34,280.
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel. Data shows that Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in religion from Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute. Data shows that Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate 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, 23 people received their associate degree in religion from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz religion graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok. Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok religion graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva of Ocean comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva of Ocean. Data shows that Yeshiva of Ocean graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah. Data shows that Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in religion from Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech. Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech religion graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
The 18th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in religion from Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village make a median salary of 34,280.
The 19th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in religion from Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah make a median salary of 34,280.
The 20th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their associate degree is Beulah Heights University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in religion from BHU. Those who complete their associate degree in religion at Beulah Heights University make a median salary of 34,280.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 360 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 5 |
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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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