General Religious Studies Associate Degrees
There are 410 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Religious Studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of General Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,675 people earned theirGeneral Religious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 20 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,027 |
| Master’s Degree | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of General Religious Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 General Religious Studies majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 51.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 15.7% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 13.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Religious Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 581 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 532 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in General 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.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in General 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.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in General 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.
Yale University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in General 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.
Faith International University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in General 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in General 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.
Grove City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanguard University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in General 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Religious Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.