Religious Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 590 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Religious Studies.
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Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,248 people earned theirReligious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 34 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,364 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,573 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 211 |
Earnings of Religious Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,787 |
| 4 years | $35,631 |
| 5 years | $41,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Religious Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Most Popular Religious Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 780 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Studies students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Beth Medrash Govoha. This school awarded 1,600 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 632 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 476 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 324 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 134 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Talmudical Seminary of Bobov comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 81 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 80 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gratz College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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