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Religious Education Schools in Massachusetts

17 students earned Religious Ed degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Religious Education is the 179th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Religious Education Majors in Massachusetts

Religious Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religious ed majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Religious Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 900 people in the state and 44,800 people in the nation working in religious ed jobs.

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Wages for Religious Education Jobs in Massachusetts

Religious Ed grads earn an average of $49,570 in the state and $46,980 nationwide.

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

#1

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

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

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Elms College

Chicopee
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Elms College. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

Religious Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers religious ed majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Religious Activities and Education Directors 8% $42,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 582
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 90
Biblical Studies 35
Missionary Studies 4
Sacred Music 3
Other Theology & Religion 2

View all majors related to Religious Education

View Nationwide Religious Education Report

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