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Religion in Massachusetts

Religion Schools in Massachusetts

93 students earned Religion degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Religion is the 230th most popular major out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in Massachusetts

Religion majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a religion major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in Massachusetts

There are 700 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in religion jobs.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in Massachusetts

Religion grads earn an average of $84,290 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,779.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,248. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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#2

Williams College

Williamstown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Amherst College

Amherst
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,035. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,310. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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#5

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Mt. Holyoke. 89% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#9

Smith College

Northampton
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#9

Wellesley College

Wellesley
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Wellesley. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,052.

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Religion Careers in MA

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to religion.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Jewish Studies 13
Christian Studies 11
Islamic Studies 5
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