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Religious Studies in Texas

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Religious Studies Schools in Texas

309 students earned Religion degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Religious Studies is the 130th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 162
Associate Degree 66
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in Texas

There are 2,030 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 Texas

In this state, religion grads earn an average of $65,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,985 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,652 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,062 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,281 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.97 years.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,196 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Rice University

Houston
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,076. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,876 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,009 a year. 97% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,714 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,963 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,932. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. This private school has an average net price of $39,942. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

Religious Studies Careers in TX

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $75,090
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Philosophy 465

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