Master’s Degrees in Religious Education
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Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 570 master's degrees were awarded to religious ed majors. 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 | 708 |
| Master’s Degree | 570 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 81 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Religious Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religious ed is $37,007. 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 $35,897 and the high is $40,274.
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 54.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 257 |
| Women | 313 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 311 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The religious ed program at Grand Canyon University awarded 126 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at NOBTS. About 59% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at IWU.
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 $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Franciscan U. About 53% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in religious ed from DTS Dallas. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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 $32,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,004 per year. The religious ed program at North Park University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at HUC - JIR.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Wesley Theological Seminary. About 52% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $27,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Crown. About 52% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 56% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $40,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,096 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Wheaton College Illinois. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. The religious ed program at Azusa Pacific University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $57,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from BYU.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Hebrew College.
The 14th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Faith International University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Faith. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at SEBTS. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The religious ed program at Fordham University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at TIU Illinois. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The religious ed program at Princeton Theological Seminary awarded 9 master'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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
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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