Graduate Certificates in Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 students earned their graduate certificate in religion. This makes it the 164th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religion at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 3,941 |
Master’s Degree | 828 |
Associate’s Degree | 779 |
Doctor’s Degree | 238 |
Basic Certificate | 76 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 46 |
Graduate Certificate | 33 |
Earnings of Religion Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religion majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for religion majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in religion. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 20 |
Women | 13 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of religion graduate certificate students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 21 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |

Most Popular Religion Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 40 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religion students seekinga graduate certificate is Hartford Seminary. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The religion program at Hartford Seminary awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The General Theological Seminary. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in religion from GTS.
Spring Hill College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,270 per year.
The religion program at Spring Hill College awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religion. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in religion from MTSO.
The 4th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,790 per year.
The religion program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Syracuse University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,880 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to religion majors at Syracuse.
Towson University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,902 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to religion majors at Towson.
The 7th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Bonaventure University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,860 per year.
The religion program at St. Bonaventure University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Starr King School for Ministry is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religion. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to religion majors at Starr King School for Ministry.
Regent University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,552 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to religion majors at Regent.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
The religion program at University of Arizona awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in religion from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,890 per year.
The religion program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Institute of Buddhist Studies comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religion. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in religion from Institute of Buddhist Studies. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer graduate certificates.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Philosophy | 40 |
Other Philosophy & Religion | 1 |
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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