Religious Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 590 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Religious Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 1,364 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,573 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 211 |
Earnings of Religious Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 59.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 3.0% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 21.2% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 780 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Studies students seeking a graduate certificate is Beth Medrash Govoha. This school awarded 1,600 graduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 324 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school.
Seminary Bnos Chaim comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 93 graduate certificates 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.
Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Talmudical Seminary of Bobov is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 81 graduate certificates 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.
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 61 graduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 59 graduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gratz College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Studies Focus Areas
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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