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Religious Studies Schools in Virginia

961 Religion students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Religious Studies major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 837
Associate Degree 82
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 25.7%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 1,090 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a religion grad in the state is $72,280, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
801 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,382.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,846 a year.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,593. 54% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,347 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,653. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,287 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,175.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,554 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,997. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,057 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $17,245.

Religious Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $66,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Philosophy 241
Other Philosophy & Religion 55
General Philosophy & Religion 2

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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