2023 Best Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Religious Education Master's Degree School for You
With 147 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, religious education is the #138 most popular major in Illinois.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the religious ed master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Religious Education
Our 2023 rankings named Lincoln Christian University the best school in Illinois for religious education students working on their master’s degree. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trinity International University - Illinois. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wheaton College Illinois is a great place for religious education students working on their master’s degree. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton.
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Request InformationBest Religious Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Religious Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 |
| Ohio | 86 |
| Indiana | 42 |
| Wisconsin | 0 |
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Religious Education Related Rankings by Major
Religious Education is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
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 3 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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