Religious Education Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 78 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Religious Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Religious Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,230 degrees were awarded toReligious Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 617 |
| Master’s Degree | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 130 |
Earnings of Religious Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Religious Education of $40,371 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,773 |
| 4 years | $40,371 |
| 5 years | $45,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Religious Education majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Religious Education. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 327 |
| Women | 290 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 70.7% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 9.6% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 130 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Education students seeking a bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 370 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Crown College is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Nebraska comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Park University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity International University-Illinois is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Union Presbyterian Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 1,230 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Education that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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