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Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 118 students earned their Religion degrees in MA.

A Religious Studies major is the 135th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

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: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in Massachusetts

There are 1,170 people in the state and 32,950 people in the nation working in religion jobs.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, religion grads earn an average of $84,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 12 colleges in Massachusetts that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Harvard University

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

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872.

#2

Gordon College

Wenham
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,017 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#3

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#4

Williams College

Williamstown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,497.

#7

Smith College

Northampton
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Smith. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Holy Cross. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,599. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#10

Amherst College

Amherst
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,657. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#10

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Mt. Holyoke will pay a net price of $28,724. 74% of students get financical aid.

#10

Stonehill College

Easton
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Religious Studies 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
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Philosophy 465
General Philosophy & Religion 4

View all majors related to Religious Studies

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