Religious Education Master’s Degrees
There are 78 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Religious Education.
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Education Levels of Religious Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,230 people earned theirReligious Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 617 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 130 |
Earnings of Religious Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Religious Education of $40,371 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,773 |
| 4 years | $40,371 |
| 5 years | $45,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Religious Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Religious Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 130 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Religious Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Religious Education students seeking a master's degree is Grand Canyon University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Crown College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Nebraska comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Park University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Religious Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity International University-Illinois is a popular choice for Religious Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Union Presbyterian Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious Education. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Religious Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Religious Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 1,230 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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