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Religion in Massachusetts

Religion Schools in Massachusetts

116 students earned Religion degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Religion is the 135th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Religion 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 Religion 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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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#2

Gordon College

Wenham
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Gordon College will pay a net price of $21,043. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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#3

Hebrew College

Newton
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 53% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,248. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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#4

Williams College

Williamstown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

An average student at Williams will pay a net price of $26,775. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 55% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Smith College

Northampton
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 74% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,087.

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#8

Boston College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 53% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,310. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

Amherst College

Amherst
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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#10

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,444.

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#10

Stonehill College

Easton
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,952.

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Religion 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 Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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