Graduate Certificates in Religious Education
Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26 people earned their graduate certificate in religious ed. This makes it the 177th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in religious ed is $35,553. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,553 to a high of $35,553.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in religious ed. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
University of St Thomas Minnesota tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in religious ed from UST MN. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UST MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Concordia University, Nebraska. 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, 9 people received their graduate certificate in religious ed from Concordia University, Nebraska. Data shows that Concordia University, Nebraska graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,553.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religious ed. 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in religious ed from MBTS. Those who complete their graduate certificate in religious ed at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 35,553.
Wesley Biblical Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religious ed. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in religious ed from Wesley Biblical Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Wesley Biblical Seminary religious ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,553.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 547 |
| Biblical Studies | 252 |
| Missionary Studies | 225 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 216 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 94 |
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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