Associate Degrees in Religion/Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 84 people earned their associate degree in religion. This makes it the 362nd 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 | 2,291 |
| Master’s Degree | 350 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
| Associate Degree | 84 |
| Basic Certificate | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Religion Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religion majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in religion. About 64.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 41 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 Liberty University. 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. About 38% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Rosa Junior College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in religion from SRJC.
Crafton Hills College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in religion from CHC. Of these students, 20% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clinton College 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, 3 people received their associate degree in religion from Clinton College.
Chaffey College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religion. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in religion from Chaffey College. About 27% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their associate degree is Victor Valley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in religion from Victor Valley College.
Fullerton College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in religion from Fullerton College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cerritos College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in religion from Cerritos College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Jewish Studies | 622 |
| 566 | |
| Christian Studies | 185 |
| Other Religious Studies | 4 |
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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