Bachelor’s Degrees in Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,554 people earned their bachelor's degree in religion. This makes it the 71st most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in religion is $25,450. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $19,570 to a high of $31,195.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in religion is $13,819. 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, $13,819 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,819.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $164.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in religion. About 72.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,045 |
| Women | 1,509 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 230 |
| White | 4,583 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 325 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 708 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 719 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Liberty University. About 36% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Liberty University make a median salary of 25,450.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel. Data shows that Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
Beth Medrash Govoha comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,693 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Beth Medrash Govoha. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Beth Medrash Govoha make a median salary of 25,450.
The 4th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United Talmudical Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 376 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from United Talmudical Seminary. Data shows that United Talmudical Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. 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, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz make a median salary of 25,450.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas make a median salary of 25,450.
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary. Data shows that Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Talmudical Seminary of Bobov. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Talmudical Seminary of Bobov. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Talmudical Seminary of Bobov make a median salary of 25,450.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's 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, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary. Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary religion graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,450.
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion. Data shows that Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
Gratz College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,947 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Gratz College. Data shows that Gratz College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Women's Institute of Torah Seminary. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Women's Institute of Torah Seminary make a median salary of 25,450.
The 13th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah. Data shows that Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. Data shows that Ner Israel Rabbinical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
The 15th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College make a median salary of 25,450.
The 15th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of St Thomas Minnesota. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from UST MN. Of these students, 36% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at University of St Thomas Minnesota make a median salary of 25,450.
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer make a median salary of 25,450.
Hebrew Theological College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from HTC. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at Hebrew Theological College make a median salary of 25,450.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,676 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. About 53% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Jewish Theological Seminary of America graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,450.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from University of Virginia. About 47% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religion at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 25,450.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 7,543 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 122 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 99 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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