Bachelor’s Degrees in Religion/Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,291 people earned their bachelor's degree in religion. This earns it the #117 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religion majors with their bachelor's 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 women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in religion. About 51.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,117 |
| Women | 1,174 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
| White | 1,482 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 291 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 552 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, 698 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Liberty University. About 37% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd 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. About 36% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from UCSB. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
American Public University System comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from American Military University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Baylor University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Baylor. About 66% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanguard University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Vanguard. Of these students, 67% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from ASU - Skysong. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Georgia is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from UGA. About 56% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Olaf College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from St. Olaf. About 77% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Faith International University. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Faith. About 20% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Leo University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from St. Leo University. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religion. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from UNC Chapel Hill. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fordham University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Fordham U. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Catholic University of America comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from CUA. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from UCLA. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wabash College 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, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Wabash.
Florida State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Florida State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Furman University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religion. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in religion from Furman.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 2,698 | |
| Christian Studies | 289 |
| Jewish Studies | 239 |
| Other Religious Studies | 31 |
| Islamic Studies | 6 |
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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