Religious Studies Associate Degrees
There are 590 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Religious Studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.0% of Religious Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,248 degrees were awarded toReligious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 34 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,364 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,573 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 211 |
Earnings of Religious Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,787 |
| 4 years | $35,631 |
| 5 years | $41,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Religious Studies majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 76.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,044 |
| Women | 320 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 82.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.4% |
| Race Unknown | 117 | 8.6% |
| International Students | 68 | 5.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 5.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 780 colleges that offer a associate degree in Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Studies students seeking a associate degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,600 people received their associate degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 632 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 537 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 476 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 324 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their associate degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.
Seminary Bnos Chaim comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 121 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Talmudical Seminary of Bobov comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gratz College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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