Doctor’s Degrees in Religious Education
Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 114 people earned their doctor's degree in religious ed. This makes it the 126th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religious ed majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in religious ed. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religious ed students seekinga doctor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Liberty University. Of these students, 43% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from SBTS.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from SEBTS. Of these students, 38% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from MBTS. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from NOBTS. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Trinity International University - Illinois is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from TIU Illinois.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Boston College.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Azusa Pacific. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Biola.
Columbia Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Columbia Theological Seminary.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Fordham U.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Jewish Theological Seminary of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,676 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
The 12th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Catholic University of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from CUA. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 156 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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