2026 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools
There are 24 schools that offer a degree in Religious Studies mostly online. Learn more about the most popular online schools below:
Finding the Most Popular Online Religious Studies School for You
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Religious Studies students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Religious Studies students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.
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2026 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools.
Top 24 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Gratz College the most popular online school in the U.S. for Religious Studies majors. Located in Melrose Park, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 80% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. Women make up 91% of the Religious Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private nonprofit school located in Steubenville, OH. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 34 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 44% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $37,285. Read full report on Religious Studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Wayland Baptist University landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit school located in Plainview, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 34 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 24% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $46,287. Read full report on Religious Studies at Wayland Baptist University
Santa Clara University landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit school located in Santa Clara, CA. About 67% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. Women make up 61% of the Religious Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $72,660. Read More…
American Public University System comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. About 22% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $57,877. Read More…
Crown College comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Crown College is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Bonifacius, MN. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 27 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 41% of the Religious Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $35,840. Full Religious Studies at Crown College Report
Faith International University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Faith International University is a private nonprofit school located in Tacoma, WA. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 26 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 38% of the Religious Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,676. Read More…
Ohio Christian University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Located in Circleville, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. About 36% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $37,996. Read More…
University of Mary comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Located in Bismarck, ND, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 67% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. Women make up 52% of the Religious Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $56,099. Full Religious Studies at University of Mary Report
Denver Seminary comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Denver Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Littleton, CO. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 21 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 52% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,760. Full Religious Studies at Denver Seminary Report
Wesley Biblical Seminary landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Wesley Biblical Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Ridgeland, MS. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 18 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 39% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is a private nonprofit school located in Hartford, CT. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. Women make up 41% of the Religious Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Religious Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Trinity Anglican Seminary comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Trinity Anglican Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Ambridge, PA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 17 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $46,050. Full Religious Studies at Trinity Anglican Seminary Report
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 15 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 67% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,210. Read More…
Bethel University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Bethel University is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Paul, MN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 13 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 62% of the Religious Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $50,679. Read More…
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is a private nonprofit school located in Rochester, NY. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. Women make up 62% of the Religious Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read full report on Religious Studies at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
NationsUniversity landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. NationsUniversity is a private nonprofit school located in New Orleans, LA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 12 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 8% of the Religious Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Located in Orlando, FL, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 12 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 58% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $41,960. Read More…
Saint Leo University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Located in Saint Leo, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 11 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 27% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,100. Read More…
Elim Bible Institute and College comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Located in Lima, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. Women make up 60% of the Religious Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $22,771. Read More…
Beulah Heights University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. About 44% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Religious Studies at Beulah Heights University Report
Athens State University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Studies majors. Athens State University is a public school located in Athens, AL. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 8 degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 38% of the Religious Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,433. Read More…
Graceland University-Lamoni landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lamoni, IA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,792. Read More…
Williamson Christian College landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Studies Schools ranking. Williamson Christian College is a private nonprofit school located in Franklin, TN. About 100% of degrees in Religious Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Religious Studies from this school. About 62% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Most Popular Online Religious Studies by Region
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More Religious Studies Rankings
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Majors Related to Religious Studies
Religious Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| General Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Other Religious Studies | 70 |
| Catholic Studies | 51 |
| Islamic Studies | 36 |
| Buddhist Studies | 23 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 224 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 184 |
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