Doctor’s Degrees in Religious Education
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Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 81 doctor's degrees were awarded to religious ed majors. 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 | 708 |
| Master’s Degree | 570 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 81 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
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 66.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Liberty University. About 28% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at 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 $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from SEBTS. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from MBTS. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% 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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. The religious ed program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from TIU Illinois. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The religious ed program at Boston College awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Azusa Pacific. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Biola.
Columbia Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. The religious ed program at Columbia Theological Seminary awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at 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 $57,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,140 per year. The religious ed program at Jewish Theological Seminary of America awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from CUA.
Andrews University is the 12th 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 $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. The religious ed program at Andrews University awarded 1 doctor's 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 doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,586 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 230 |
| Missionary Studies | 104 |
| Biblical Studies | 73 |
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
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