2023 Most Popular Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Religious Education Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, religious education was ranked #216 in the country. In fact 1,417 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religious ed majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Religious Education
Our 2023 rankings named Crown College the most popular school in the Plains States Region for religious education students working on their master’s degree. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
Of the 21 students majoring in religious ed at Crown, 48% are male and 52% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bethel University Minnesota is a great place for religious education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in religious ed at Bethel University Minnesota, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 14% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 86% are male.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
Of the 4 students majoring in religious ed at MBTS, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of St Thomas Minnesota is a great place for religious education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Covenant Theological Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Concordia University, Nebraska came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore the best religious education schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 |
| Minnesota | 69 |
| Kansas | 7 |
| Iowa | 6 |
| Nebraska | 19 |
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 7 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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