General Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Religious Studies is offered at 410 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Religious Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of General Religious Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,675 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 | 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,027 |
| Master’s Degree | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of General Religious Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,011 |
| Women | 1,016 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,273 | 62.8% |
| Asian | 66 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 179 | 8.8% |
| International Students | 29 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Religious Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 581 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Religious Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 532 bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 44 bachelor's 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 California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Faith International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's 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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's 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 Georgia is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's 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.
Princeton University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grove City College is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanguard University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to 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 bachelor’s 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
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