General Religious Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 410 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.0% 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 (this page) | 20 |
| Associate’s Degree | 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,027 |
| Master’s Degree | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of General Religious Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies. About 55.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 25.0% |
| International Students | 2 | 10.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Religious Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 581 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is Liberty University. This school awarded 532 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 47 undergraduate certificates 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 Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates 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.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
American Public University System is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Faith International University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Princeton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanguard University of Southern California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Duke University is a popular choice for General Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Religious Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.