General Religious Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 410 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Religious Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.7% of General Religious Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,675 students 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 | 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,027 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of General Religious Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Religious Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Religious Studies. About 52.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 175 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 52.0% |
| Asian | 14 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 13.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 42 | 12.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Religious Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 581 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. This school awarded 532 master'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 St Thomas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 44 master'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 is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master'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.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master'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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 33 master'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.
Yale University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master'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.
American Public University System comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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 master's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master'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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to 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 master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master'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.
Grove City College is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master'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.
Vanguard University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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