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Religious Studies Schools in North Carolina

337 Religion students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Religious Studies major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 168
Bachelor’s Degree 155
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in North Carolina

There are 1,000 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 North Carolina

In this state, religion grads earn an average of $81,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,343 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
951 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,466. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,038 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469.

#5

Duke University

Durham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
247 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $10,711.

#7

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Gardner - Webb. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

#8

Campbell University

Buies Creek
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Campbell.

#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,845. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. 74% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

Religious Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 13% $71,230
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $78,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Philosophy 303
Other Philosophy & Religion 30
General Philosophy & Religion 7

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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