2023 Most Popular Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Religious Education Master's Degree School for You
Religious Education is the #216 most popular major in the country with 1,417 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the New England Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religious ed majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular New England Region Schools for a Master's in Religious Education
Our analysis found Hebrew College to be the most popular school for religious education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the New England Region . Located in the small city of Newton Centre, Hebrew College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in religious ed at Hebrew College, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elms College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Elms College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chicopee.
Of the 2 students majoring in religious ed at Elms College, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Out of the 3 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 |
Majors Related to Religious Ed
Religious Education is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Religious Ed
| 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.
- 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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