Master’s Degrees in Christian Studies
Education Levels of Christian Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 251 people earned their master's degree in christian studies. This earns it the #315 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in christian studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 251 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of Christian Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for christian studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for christian studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in christian studies. About 57.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of christian studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 153 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Christian Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in christian studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for christian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in christian studies from SEBTS. Of these students, 36% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for christian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Crown College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Crown. Of these students, 27% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Northern Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Friends University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Friends University. About 75% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayland Baptist University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Wayland Baptist University. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Clara University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in christian studies. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,873 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in christian studies from SCU. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for christian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Yale. About 40% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in christian studies. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Duke. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for christian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Amridge University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Amridge.
Wesley Biblical Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Wesley Biblical Seminary. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for christian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grace College of Divinity. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Grace College of Divinity. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for christian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific Rim Christian University. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Pacific Rim Christian University.
Indiana Wesleyan University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in christian studies from IWU.
Criswell College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Criswell College.
University of Notre Dame is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in christian studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Notre Dame.
University of Mary is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in christian studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in christian studies from UMary.
Cairn University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in christian studies. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,881 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,465 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Cairn. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in christian studies. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,007 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in christian studies from Palm Beach Atlantic. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| General Religious Studies | 350 |
| Jewish Studies | 95 |
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| Other Religious Studies | 12 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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