2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Religious Studies Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,341 degrees and certificates were awarded to religious studies students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religion majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular New Jersey Schools for a Master's in Religious Studies
Our analysis found Princeton University to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New Jersey. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 29% are male.
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Out of the 4 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Seton Hall University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular religious studies schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 50% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Drew University is a great place for religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 245 |
| New York | 2,944 |
| Maryland | 160 |
| District of Columbia | 68 |
Religious Studies Related Majors
Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 10,054 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 285 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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