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Doctor’s Degrees in Religious Education

81 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 18 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in religious ed. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 28 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.6% of religious ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students earned their doctor's degree in religious ed. This makes it the 126th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religious ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 570
Doctor’s Degree 81
Graduate Certificate 36

Earnings of Religious Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for religious ed majors with their doctor'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 religious ed students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in religious ed. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 54
Women 27
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The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 42
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
18 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for religious ed students seekinga doctor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The religious ed program at Liberty University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The religious ed program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at SEBTS. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at MBTS. Of these students, 30% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from NOBTS.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trinity International University - Illinois comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at TIU Illinois. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Boston College. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Azusa Pacific University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. The religious ed program at Azusa Pacific University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Biola University

La Mirada, California
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Biola University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. The religious ed program at Biola University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#9

Columbia Theological Seminary

Decatur, Georgia
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia Theological Seminary. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Columbia Theological Seminary. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#9

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Fordham University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The religious ed program at Fordham University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

1 Yearly Graduations

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

#12

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
1 Yearly Graduations

Catholic University of America is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at CUA.

#12

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
1 Yearly Graduations

Andrews University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in religious ed from Andrews.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,586
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 254
Other Theology & Religion 230
Missionary Studies 104
Biblical Studies 73

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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