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Religion in Virginia

Religion Schools in Virginia

763 Religion students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Religion major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 669
Associate Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 23.2%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in Virginia

There are 830 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in religion jobs.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a religion grad in the state is $72,280, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Virginia that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
778 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 19%.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,807.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Washington and Lee. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,479.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,554 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,462. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,555. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,385. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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#8

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
881 Total Students

91% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at Hampden - Sydney will pay a net price of $25,214.

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#8

Randolph College

Lynchburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

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#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $20,405.

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Religion Careers in VA

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Christian Studies 37
Other Religious Studies 17

View all majors related to Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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