Religious Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 590 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Religious Studies.
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Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,248 degrees were awarded toReligious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 34 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,364 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,573 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 211 |
Earnings of Religious Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 Religious Studies students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Religious Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 780 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Studies students seeking a master's degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,600 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 632 master's degrees in 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.
Yeshiva University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school.
Seminary Bnos Chaim comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in 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.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in 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.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in 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.
Talmudical Seminary of Bobov is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in 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.
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in 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.
Gratz College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
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
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