Bachelor’s Degrees in Religious Education
Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 609 people earned their bachelor's degree in religious ed. This makes it the 183rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 609 |
| Master’s Degree | 425 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 114 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Associate Degree | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Religious Ed Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in religious ed is $32,276. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,892 and the high is $35,133.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in religious ed is $29,237. 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, $37,599 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,874.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $348.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in religious ed. About 50.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 304 |
| Women | 305 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 407 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Grand Canyon University. About 45% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,276.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka. Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka religious ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,276.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Franciscan U. About 81% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religious ed at Franciscan University of Steubenville make a median salary of 32,276.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,276.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Cumberlands. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,276.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from TIU Illinois. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that TIU Illinois graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,276.
Biola University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Biola. Of these students, 55% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religious ed at Biola University make a median salary of 32,276.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from DBU. Of these students, 40% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religious ed at Dallas Baptist University make a median salary of 32,276.
Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Wheaton College Illinois. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wheaton College Illinois religious ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,276.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Crown College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Crown. Of these students, 44% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Crown College religious ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,276.
The 11th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lindsey Wilson College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Lindsey Wilson College. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religious ed at Lindsey Wilson College make a median salary of 32,276.
Messiah University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Messiah. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Messiah University religious ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,276.
Veritas Baptist College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from VBC. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Veritas Baptist College religious ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,276.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Toccoa Falls College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Toccoa Falls. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Toccoa Falls graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,276.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lee University. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,470 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Lee University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religious ed at Lee University make a median salary of 32,276.
Concordia University, Nebraska is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Concordia University, Nebraska. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in religious ed at Concordia University, Nebraska make a median salary of 32,276.
Cedarville University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from Cedarville. Data shows that Cedarville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,276.
Bryan College - Dayton is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in religious ed from William Jennings Bryan College. Bryan College - Dayton religious ed graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,276.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,151 |
| Biblical Studies | 2,030 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,097 |
| Missionary Studies | 417 |
| Sacred Music | 302 |
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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