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#1

#1 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Annually, Crown College awards about 17 degrees to those studying Religious Education, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Counseling Psychology, and International/Global Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$27,196

Median Starting Salary

$52,927

#2

#2 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 222 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

900–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$11,555

Median Starting Salary

$49,574

#3

#3 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka
Brooklyn, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,079

Median Starting Salary

$46,136

#4

#4 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 4755 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

300

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,239

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#5

#5 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, English Language and Literature, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$31,346

Median Starting Salary

$54,096

#6

#6 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL

Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 91 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

980–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$23,950

Median Starting Salary

$49,707

#7

#7 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Hebrew College
Newton Centre, MA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#8

#8 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$30,510

Median Starting Salary

$52,036

#9

#9 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Veritas Baptist College
Lawrenceburg, IN

At Veritas Baptist College, only two majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$17,043

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#10

#10 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 76 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$24,490

Median Starting Salary

$56,384

#11

#11 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$29,882

Median Starting Salary

$55,140

#12

#12 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Each year, Cedarville University grants around 119 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$27,047

Median Starting Salary

$53,764

#13

#13 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Huntsville Bible College
Huntsville, AL

At Huntsville Bible College, only two majors are offered: Theology/Theological Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,562

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#14

#14 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$37,592

Median Starting Salary

$50,401

#15

#15 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$23,293

Median Starting Salary

$51,690

#16

#16 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Annually, Lee University grants around 86 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,222

Median Starting Salary

$50,927

#17

#17 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

At Benedictine College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theology/Theological Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General. In fact, Benedictine College grants 33 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,120–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$28,451

Median Starting Salary

$56,653

#18

#18 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$30,649

Median Starting Salary

$52,073

#19

#19 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Annually, Concordia University-Nebraska awards about 36 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$24,099

Median Starting Salary

$56,392

#20

#20 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$23,364

Median Starting Salary

$48,636

#21

#21 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 28 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,260

Median Starting Salary

$50,550

#22

#22 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Each year, Asbury University grants around 40 degrees to students studying Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,080–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,375

Median Starting Salary

$53,283

#23

#23 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Ankeny, IA

Annually, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary grants about 11 degrees to those studying Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$18,288

Median Starting Salary

$52,555

#24

#24 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Theology/Theological Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$25,374

Median Starting Salary

$51,912

#25

#25 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 67 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$30,275

Median Starting Salary

$49,404

#26

#26 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,707

Median Starting Salary

$52,796

#27

#27 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

Every year, Northwestern College awards about 26 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$24,737

Median Starting Salary

$55,819

#28

#28 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

950–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$21,320

Median Starting Salary

$53,171

#29

#29 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN

At Bryan College-Dayton, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,105

Median Starting Salary

$48,947

#30

#30 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA

At Toccoa Falls College, the three most popular college majors students study are Counseling Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Toccoa Falls College grants 28 degrees annually to graduating Counseling Psychology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,657

Median Starting Salary

$50,700

#31

#31 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Every year, Marian University awards about 334 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$23,225

Median Starting Salary

$50,172

#32

#32 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Annually, Lindsey Wilson College awards about 169 degrees to students studying Human Services, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,422

Median Starting Salary

$48,692

#33

#33 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Annually, Concordia University Texas awards around 246 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

860–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$23,621

Median Starting Salary

$49,702

#34

#34 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Each year, Eastern Nazarene College awards about 27 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

890–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$21,370

Median Starting Salary

$51,189

#35

#35 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI

Annually, Grace Christian University awards about 24 degrees to those majoring in Lay Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Services, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,127

Median Starting Salary

$48,768

#36

#36 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 43 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

840–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$26,117

Median Starting Salary

$50,557

#37

#37 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Every year, Baptist University of Florida grants around 14 degrees to students studying Theology/Theological Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$8,904

Median Starting Salary

$51,651

#38

#38 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

At Campbellsville University, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Social Work, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Campbellsville University awards 85 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,777

Median Starting Salary

$49,507

#39

#39 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX

Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 14 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$25,768

Median Starting Salary

$52,172

#40

#40 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Trinity International University-Florida
Miami, FL

At Trinity International University-Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Florida grants 8 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,455

Median Starting Salary

$51,189

#41

#41 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Spurgeon College
Kansas City, MO

At Spurgeon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Divinity/Ministry, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 36 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$25,380

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#42

#42 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL

At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,000–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,767

Median Starting Salary

$51,446

#43

#43 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Randall University
Moore, OK

Every year, Randall University grants about 30 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

920–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$17,827

Median Starting Salary

$50,539

#44

#44 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly, MO

Every year, Central Christian College of the Bible grants about 8 degrees to students majoring in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

890–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$13,695

Median Starting Salary

$51,169

#45

#45 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, NC

At Carolina College of Biblical Studies, only three majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, Theology/Theological Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$18,745

Median Starting Salary

$49,438

#46

#46 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa
Rio Piedras, PR

Annually, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa awards around 6 degrees to students studying Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,607

Median Starting Salary

$47,232

#47

#47 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Bethesda University
Anaheim, CA

At Bethesda University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,965

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#48

#48 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Universidad Teologica del Caribe
Trujillo Alto, PR

Every year, Universidad Teologica del Caribe grants about 34 degrees to students majoring in Theology/Theological Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,987

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

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About Religious Education

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities.

Students studying Religious Education can be awarded a degree up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 48% percent of women and 52% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Arizona is where degrees in Religious Education are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Religious Education is $34,880.

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

Majoring in Religious Education, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Religious Education majors go on to find jobs including Directors, Religious Activities and Education and Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Religious Education majors include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, Directors, Religious Activities and Education .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Religious Education majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Religious Education majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
651
Female Students
314 (48%)
Male Students
337 (51%)

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