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About Religion/Religious Studies

A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.

Students studying Religion/Religious Studies can be awarded a degree up to a Doctors degree professional practice. On average, 54% percent of men and 46% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, North Carolina is where degrees in Religion/Religious Studies are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Religion/Religious Studies is $37,800.

Popularity of Religion/Religious Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Religion/Religious Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Religion/Religious Studies majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Religion/Religious Studies can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Religion/Religious Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Religion/Religious Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
441
Female Students
205 (46%)
Male Students
236 (53%)
White (254, 58%)
U.S. Nonresident (45, 10%)
Black or African American (40, 9%)
Hispanic or Latino (37, 8%)
Asian (24, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (22, 5%)
Two or more races (15, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (3, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)

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