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2026 Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools

There are 24 schools that offer a degree in Religious Education mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

Today’s Religious Education students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Religious Education students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Religious Education majors pursuing an online degree.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our 2026 rankings named Liberty University the most popular online school in the U.S. for Religious Education majors. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 99 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. About 48% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,414. Read More…

Dallas Baptist University landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 22 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 50% of the Religious Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,535. Full Religious Education at Dallas Baptist University Report

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Kansas City, MO. Roughly 60% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. Women make up 38% of the Religious Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $51,554. Full Religious Education at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#4

Veritas Baptist College

Lawrenceburg, IN

Veritas Baptist College landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Lawrenceburg, IN, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 15 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. About 87% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Religious Education at Veritas Baptist College Report

#5

Randall University

Moore, OK

Randall University comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Randall University is a private nonprofit school located in Moore, OK. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $35,939. Full Religious Education at Randall University Report

Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a private nonprofit school located in Fayetteville, NC. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. Women make up 33% of the Religious Education students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $36,283. Full Religious Education at Carolina College of Biblical Studies Report

#7

Grace Mission University

Fullerton, CA

Grace Mission University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Grace Mission University is a private nonprofit school located in Fullerton, CA. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. This school awarded 3 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read full report on Religious Education at Grace Mission University

#8

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Ridgeland, MS

Wesley Biblical Seminary comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Located in Ridgeland, MS, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. Women make up 67% of the Religious Education students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read full report on Religious Education at Wesley Biblical Seminary

#9

Erskine College

Due West, SC

Erskine College landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Due West, SC, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $33,130. Read More…

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Evanston, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. This school awarded 2 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Religious Education at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Report

#11

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit school located in Bourbonnais, IL. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,282. Read More…

#12

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL

Amridge University landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Amridge University is a private nonprofit school located in Montgomery, AL. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 1 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,600. Read More…

Faith International University landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Faith International University is a private nonprofit school located in Tacoma, WA. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. This school awarded 1 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,676. Read full report on Religious Education at Faith International University

#14

Hebrew College

Newton, MA

Hebrew College comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Hebrew College is a private nonprofit school located in Newton, MA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 1 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#15

Huntsville Bible College

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Bible College comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Located in Huntsville, AL, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Religious Education from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Religious Education at Huntsville Bible College

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a private nonprofit school located in Marion, IN. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. This school awarded 1 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $55,743. Read full report on Religious Education at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

#17

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO

Nazarene Bible College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. This school awarded 1 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $39,979. Full Religious Education at Nazarene Bible College Report

#18

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa

Rio Piedras, PR

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Rio Piedras, PR, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 1 degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $10,560. Full Religious Education at Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Report

#19

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA

Bethesda University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Located in Anaheim, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Religious Education at Bethesda University Report

#20

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, MA

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Located in South Hamilton, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $57,735. Read More…

#21

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,499. Full Religious Education at Regent University Report

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Deerfield Beach, FL. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read full report on Religious Education at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

#23

University of Fort Lauderdale

Lauderhill, FL

University of Fort Lauderdale comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Located in Lauderhill, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Religious Education at University of Fort Lauderdale Report

#24

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Religious Education majors. Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit school located in Plainview, TX. About 100% of degrees in Religious Education here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $46,287. Full Religious Education at Wayland Baptist University Report

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More Religious Education Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Online Religious Education Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Religious Education Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Religious Education 1,230
Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,135
Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 3,230
Missionary Studies 1,249
Other Theology & Religion 1,235

References

*The average salary above is for the top 24 schools only.

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