Master’s Degrees in Religious Education
Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 425 people earned their master's degree in religious ed. This earns it the #144 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religious ed is $43,736. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,319 and the high is $47,593.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for religious ed students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in religious ed. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 187 |
| Women | 238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 219 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religious ed students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Grand Canyon University. About 48% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in religious ed from NOBTS. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in religious ed from IWU. Data shows that IWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Franciscan U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Franciscan University of Steubenville religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in religious ed from DTS Dallas. Data shows that DTS Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
North Park University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in religious ed from North Park. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that North Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in religious ed from HUC - JIR. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that HUC - JIR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
Wesley Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Wesley Theological Seminary. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Wesley Theological Seminary make a median salary of 43,736.
Crown College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Crown. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Crown College make a median salary of 43,736.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Liberty University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Liberty University make a median salary of 43,736.
The 11th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wheaton College Illinois. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Wheaton College Illinois. About 63% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wheaton College Illinois graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Azusa Pacific. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Azusa Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
The 13th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Jewish Theological Seminary of America religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from BYU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hebrew College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Hebrew College. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Hebrew College make a median salary of 43,736.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Faith International University. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Faith. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Faith International University religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in religious ed from SEBTS. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SEBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
Fordham University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Fordham U. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Fordham University make a median salary of 43,736.
Trinity International University - Illinois is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in religious ed from TIU Illinois. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Trinity International University - Illinois make a median salary of 43,736.
The 19th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Princeton Theological Seminary. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Princeton Seminary. Of these students, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Princeton Theological Seminary religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
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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