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Religious Studies at University of Virginia-Main Campus

If you plan to study Religious Studies, consider the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Virginia-Main Campus sits in Charlottesville, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 religious studies degrees were awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Studying Online at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Religious Studies Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Religious Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 3
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#2 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 38

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 3
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#2 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 38

Earnings for Religious Studies Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus

Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Religious Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,609
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$29,454
4 years	$50,482
5 years	$62,116

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Religious Studies graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus take home a median $50,482, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Religious Studies graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus is $18,267.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Religious Studies graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Religious Studies graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 55% women (24) and 45% men (20).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Among the 27 bachelor’s religious studies graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 63% were women (17) and 37% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, above the national average of 11%.*

Religious Studies Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Among the 8 master’s religious studies degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 38% of Religious Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 16%.*

Religious Studies Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Among the 9 doctoral religious studies graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Religious Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, lower 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 University of Virginia-Main Campus

The Religious Studies program at University of Virginia-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	44

Top-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Religious Studies program at University of Virginia-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Religious Studies majors, 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.