Doctor’s Degrees in Religion/Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 199 people earned their doctor's degree in religion. This makes it the 99th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for religion students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in religion. About 61.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 76 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 119 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religion students seekinga doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Emory. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Methodist University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religion from SMU.
Baylor University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Baylor.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Claremont Graduate University. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from DU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Columbia.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from University of Virginia. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Liberty University. Of these students, 20% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.
Princeton University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Princeton. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Harvard. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Boston U.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Yale. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Duke.
The 15th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Vanderbilt. About 55% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Florida State.
The 16th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religion from NYU.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religion from UNC Chapel Hill.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Christian Studies | 20 |
| Other Religious Studies | 9 |
| 7 | |
| Jewish Studies | 5 |
| 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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