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Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 43 students earned their Religion degrees in MA.

In this state, Religious Studies is the 138th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in Massachusetts

Religion majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a religion major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 1,170 people employed in jobs related to a religion degree, compared to 32,950 nationwide.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Religion grads earn an average of $84,290 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation.

#2

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. 23% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

Religious Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to religion.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Philosophy 81
General Philosophy & Religion 4

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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