Christian Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Christian Studies is offered at 67 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Christian Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Christian Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Christian Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 618 students earned theirChristian Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Christian Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 96 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 251 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 265 |
Earnings of Christian Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Christian 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)
The data on debt ranges for Christian Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Christian Studies. About 59.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 146 |
| Women | 99 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Christian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 60.4% |
| Asian | 13 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 15.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 5.3% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Christian Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 91 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Christian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Christian Studies students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Christian 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.
Anderson University is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Christian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Friends University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayland Baptist University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Christian 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.
Crown College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Baptist University is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio Christian University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mary is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Christian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Clara University is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Christian 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.
Wesley Biblical Seminary is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific Rim Christian University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Denver Seminary is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Christian 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.
Gordon College is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ouachita Baptist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Christian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Christian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Christian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Carey University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Christian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Christian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Christian Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
| Catholic Studies | 51 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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