Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 590 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Religious Studies.
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Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,248 degrees were awarded toReligious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 34 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,364 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 5,573 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 211 |
Earnings of Religious Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,787 |
| 4 years | $35,631 |
| 5 years | $41,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Religious Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Most Popular Religious Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 780 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. This school awarded 1,600 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 537 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.
Seminary Bnos Chaim comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 121 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Talmudical Seminary of Bobov is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gratz College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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