2023 Best Religious Education Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Religious Education School for You
In 2020-2021, 86 degrees and certificates were awarded to religious education students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #169 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Religious Education Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Religious Education Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best Religious Education Colleges.
Top Ohio Schools in Religious Education
Our analysis found Franciscan University of Steubenville to be the best school for religious education students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, religious ed graduates from Franciscan U take out $25,384 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ashland University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Religious Education Schools in Ohio list. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 |
| Illinois | 147 |
| Indiana | 42 |
| Wisconsin | 0 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Religious Ed
One of 7 majors within the area of study, religious education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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