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Master’s Degrees in Religious Education

570 Yearly Graduations
$37,007 Median Salary
55% Women
There are 66 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in religious ed. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 11.4% of religious ed graduates were international students.

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.

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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
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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
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There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in religious ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
126 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

44 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women

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.

32 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

28 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois
26 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

24 Yearly Graduations
92% Women

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.

#8

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, District of Columbia
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

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.

10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women

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.

#14

Hebrew College

Newton Centre, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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.

#14

Faith International University

Tacoma, Washington
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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

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.

#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Princeton Theological Seminary

Princeton, New Jersey
9 Yearly Graduations
78% 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.

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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