Master’s Degrees in Religious Education
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Education Levels of Relgious Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 456 people earned their master's degree in relgious ed. This makes it the 219th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in relgious ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 456 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 111 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
Earnings of Relgious Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for relgious ed majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for relgious ed students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in relgious ed. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 194 |
| Women | 262 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of relgious ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 245 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
Most Popular Relgious Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in relgious 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 relgious 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 $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in relgious ed. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from NOBTS. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for relgious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from IWU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for relgious 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 $30,620 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 relgious ed from Franciscan U. About 72% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Park University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in relgious ed. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from North Park. Of these students, 64% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for relgious 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 relgious ed from HUC - JIR.
Wesley Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in relgious 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 relgious ed from Wesley Theological Seminary. Of these students, 50% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for relgious 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 $28,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Crown.
Liberty University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in relgious ed. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Liberty University. About 57% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in relgious ed. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Wheaton College Illinois. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for relgious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Azusa Pacific University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Azusa Pacific. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in relgious ed. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,702 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Of these students, 53% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hebrew College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in relgious 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 relgious ed from Hebrew College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Fordham University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in relgious ed. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Fordham U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in relgious 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 most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from SEBTS. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for relgious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from BYU.
Faith International University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in relgious 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 $8,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from Faith. Of these students, 80% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Trinity International University - Illinois comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in relgious ed. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in relgious ed from TIU Illinois. Of these students, 30% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for relgious ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Princeton Theological Seminary. 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 relgious ed from Princeton Seminary. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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