Master’s Degrees in Religion/Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 350 people earned their master's degree in religion. This makes it the 259th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 350 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Religion Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religion majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for religion majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in religion. About 53.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 163 |
| Women | 187 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 194 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 122 colleges that offer a master’s degree in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in religion from University of Virginia. About 64% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hartford Seminary. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in religion from Hartford Seminary. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Yale University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in religion from Yale. Of these students, 27% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in religion from Harvard. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in religion from MVNU. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Denver Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in religion from Denver Seminary.
The 7th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in religion from Trinity School for Ministry.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Claremont School of Theology. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religion from Claremont School of Theology. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
East Texas Baptist University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religion from East Texas Baptist University.
The 11th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Graceland University - Lamoni. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in religion from Graceland Lamoni. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Memphis Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in religion from Memphis Theological Seminary. Of these students, 65% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vanderbilt University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in religion from Vanderbilt. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Chicago Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in religion from Chicago Theological Seminary. About 38% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bethel University Minnesota comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,566 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in religion from Bethel University Minnesota.
University of Mobile is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in religion from University of Mobile.
Bethune - Cookman University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in religion from Bethune - Cookman University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Princeton University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religion. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in religion from Princeton. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
John Carroll University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religion. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,725 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in religion from John Carroll. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rice University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in religion from Rice. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 716 | |
| Christian Studies | 251 |
| Jewish Studies | 95 |
| 31 | |
| 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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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