Religious Education Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Religious Education is offered at 78 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Religious Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.8% of Religious Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,230 students earned theirReligious 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 | 617 |
| Master’s Degree | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 130 |
Earnings of Religious Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Religious Education of $40,371 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 49.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 23.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 12.8% |
| International Students | 8 | 6.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Religious Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 130 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 370 doctor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor'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.
Wheaton College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 45 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 41 doctor'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.
Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor'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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 37 doctor'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.
Concordia University-Nebraska is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 27 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor'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.
North Park University is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor'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.
Azusa Pacific University is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor'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.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor'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.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity International University-Illinois comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor'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.
Union Presbyterian Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor'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.
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 doctor’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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