Master’s Degrees in Religious Education
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Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 570 earned their master's degree in religious ed. This makes it the 144th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religious ed is $37,007. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,897 to a high of $40,274.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in religious ed. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 257 |
| Women | 313 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 311 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Religious Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 44% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in religious ed from NOBTS. Of these students, 59% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in religious ed from IWU.
The 4th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Franciscan University of Steubenville. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. The religious ed program at Franciscan University of Steubenville awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dallas Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The religious ed program at Dallas Theological Seminary awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Park University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,004 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at North Park. Of these students, 54% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in religious ed from HUC - JIR.
Wesley Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The religious ed program at Wesley Theological Seminary awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Crown College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,350 per year. The religious ed program at Crown College awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Liberty University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,096 per year. The religious ed program at Wheaton College Illinois awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Azusa Pacific University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in religious ed. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Azusa Pacific. About 50% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The religious ed program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Hebrew College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Hebrew College.
Faith International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Faith. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from SEBTS. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Fordham U. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for religious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in religious ed from TIU Illinois. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Princeton Theological Seminary comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in religious ed. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to religious ed majors at Princeton Seminary.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religious ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
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.
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