Associate Degrees in Religious Education
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Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 18 associate degrees were awarded to religious ed majors. This earns it the #250 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 708 |
| Master’s Degree | 570 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 81 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Religious Ed Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religious ed majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in religious ed is $30,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in religious ed. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer an associate degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religious ed students seekingan associate degree is Veritas Baptist College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,922 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at VBC.
Crown College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in religious ed. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Crown.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carolina College of Biblical Studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,040 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in religious ed from Carolina College of Biblical Studies. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. The religious ed program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 387 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 366 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 221 |
| Missionary Studies | 32 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 30 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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