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Religious Studies at Emory University

If you plan to study Religious Studies, take a look at what Emory University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Emory University is in Atlanta, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 religious studies degrees were awarded at Emory University.

Studying Online at Emory University

Distance learning is available at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) studied exclusively online and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Religious Studies Rankings at Emory University

Use these rankings to compare Emory University’s Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 38

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 38

Earnings for Religious Studies Graduates from Emory University

Graduates of Emory University’s Religious Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$52,125
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$55,316
4 years	$64,274
5 years	$80,807

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Religious Studies graduates from Emory University report median earnings of $64,274, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Religious Studies graduates at Emory University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Religious Studies graduates at Emory University are 46% women (13) and 54% men (15).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at Emory University

Of the 9 bachelor’s religious studies degrees awarded at Emory University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Emory University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 67% of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Emory University, above the national average of 11%.*

Religious Studies Master’s Program at Emory University

Among the 1 master’s religious studies degrees awarded at Emory University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies master’s degree recipients at Emory University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

Religious Studies Doctoral Program at Emory University

Among the 18 doctoral religious studies graduates at Emory University, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies doctoral degree recipients at Emory University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 44% of Religious Studies doctoral degree recipients at Emory University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Religious Studies Concentrations at Emory University

This Religious Studies program at Emory University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	22
Islamic Studies	4
Jewish Studies	2

Top-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Religious Studies program at Emory University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Religious Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.