by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Grand Canyon University ranks among other schools offering degrees in religious ed.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for religious ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Religious Education Schools | 6 |
| Best Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 301 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 274 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 126 students received their master’s degree in religious ed from Grand Canyon University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for religious ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Religious Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,273 a year. This is higher than $32,276, which is the national median for all religious ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, religious ed students borrow a median amount of $19,877 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all religious ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,237.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the religious ed program at Grand Canyon University is $199 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $465 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about Grand Canyon University tuition and fees.
Of the 301 religious ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Grand Canyon University, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 175 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Grand Canyon University does not offer an online option for its religious ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Religious Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $43,605 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,736.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 religious ed majors earned their master's degree from Grand Canyon University. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Grand Canyon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 37 |
| Biblical Studies | 13 |