Graduate Certificates in Religious Education
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Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 36 graduate certificates were awarded to religious ed majors. This makes it the 177th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in religious ed is $19,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in religious ed. About 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
University of St Thomas Minnesota tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in religious ed from UST MN.
Concordia University, Nebraska is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in religious ed. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,650 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to religious ed majors at Concordia University, Nebraska. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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. The religious ed program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Wesley Biblical Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in religious ed from Wesley Biblical Seminary. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Calvin Theological Seminary. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to religious ed majors at Calvin Seminary.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to religious ed majors at Loyola Chicago. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 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. The religious ed program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 479 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 179 |
| Biblical Studies | 135 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 35 |
| Missionary Studies | 25 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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