Religious Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 590 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Religious Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.8% of Religious Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,248 people earned theirReligious 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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies. About 58.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 17.6% |
| International Students | 4 | 11.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 780 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate is Beth Medrash Govoha. This school awarded 1,600 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 632 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 537 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 476 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 324 undergraduate 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 170 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 134 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 93 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Talmudical Seminary of Bobov comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 81 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their undergraduate 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.
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 68 undergraduate 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.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 65 undergraduate 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.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their undergraduate 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.
Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their undergraduate 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 Kollel Tifereth Elizer comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 59 undergraduate 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.
Gratz College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Religious Studies. This school awarded 56 undergraduate 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.
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 undergraduate 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
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