Master’s Degrees in Religious Education
Education Levels of Religious Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 425 people 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 | 425 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 114 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Religious Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in religious ed is $43,736. 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 $41,319 to a high of $47,593.
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 56.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 187 |
| Women | 238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religious ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 219 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 48% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 43,736.
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 $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in religious ed from NOBTS. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that NOBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
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 $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in religious ed from IWU. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global make a median salary of 43,736.
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 $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Franciscan U. About 64% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Franciscan U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in religious ed from DTS Dallas. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Dallas Theological Seminary make a median salary of 43,736.
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 $34,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in religious ed from North Park. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at North Park University make a median salary of 43,736.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in religious ed from HUC - JIR. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion make a median salary of 43,736.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Wesley Theological Seminary. About 56% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wesley Theological Seminary religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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 $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Crown. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Crown College religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Liberty University. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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 $43,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Wheaton College Illinois. Of these students, 63% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Wheaton College Illinois make a median salary of 43,736.
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 $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Azusa Pacific. About 83% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Azusa Pacific University make a median salary of 43,736.
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 $62,676 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Data shows that Jewish Theological Seminary of America graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Hebrew College. Hebrew College religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Fordham U. Fordham University religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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 $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from SEBTS. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 43,736.
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 $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from BYU. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in religious ed at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 43,736.
Faith International University comes in at #14 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 $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Faith. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Faith graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
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 $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in religious ed from TIU Illinois. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Trinity International University - Illinois religious ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,736.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in religious ed from Princeton Seminary. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Princeton Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,736.
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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 | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
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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