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2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Texas

36 Colleges
$23,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Religious Studies School for You

With 304 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, religious studies is the #130 most popular major in Texas.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 36 schools in Texas to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the religion programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

Our analysis found Southwestern Assemblies of God University to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, religion graduates from Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Religious Studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University Report

#2

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayland Baptist University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Out of the 36 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Baylor University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, religion majors at Baylor accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt.

Full Religious Studies at Baylor University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Religious Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Report

#5

Rice University

Houston, TX

The excellent programs at Rice University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best religious studies schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Religious Studies at Rice University Report

East Texas Baptist University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Texas ranking. East Texas Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marshall.

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With a ranking of #7, Southern Methodist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University Report

With a ranking of #8, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students. Located in the small suburb of Belton, UMHB is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Houston Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

Full Religious Studies at Houston Baptist University Report

#9

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for religious studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.

Full Religious Studies at Texas Christian University Report

Best Religious Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 47
Oklahoma 37
New Mexico 10

One of 3 majors within the area of study, religious studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 26 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sowlos.

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