Religious Education Master’s Degrees
There are 78 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Religious Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.2% of Religious Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,230 degrees were awarded toReligious 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 (this page) | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 130 |
Earnings of Religious Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 174 |
| Women | 242 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 53.8% |
| Asian | 22 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 17.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 24 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 30 | 7.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 130 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 370 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master'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.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 46 master'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 master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 45 master'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 master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Crown College is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master'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.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Park University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master'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.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 21 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 20 master'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.
Trinity International University-Illinois is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Union Presbyterian Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 19 master'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.
Religious Education Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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