2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Religious Education Bachelor's Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religious ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Ohio Schools for a Bachelor's in Religious Education
Our analysis found Franciscan University of Steubenville to be the most popular school for religious education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Ohio. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 16% are male.
The average amount in student loans that religious ed majors at Franciscan U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,380.
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Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cedarville University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Cedarville.
About 70% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 30% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a great place for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Mount Vernon, MVNU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 38% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Defiance College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Defiance College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Defiance.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Muskingum University is a great place for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of New Concord, Muskingum is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Allegheny Wesleyan College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Allegheny Wesleyan is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 |
| Illinois | 147 |
| Indiana | 42 |
| Wisconsin | 0 |
Religious Education Related Majors
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 6 schools only.
- 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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