by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Liberty University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Liberty University as a strong choice for religious studies, coming in at #29 out of 68 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 29 of 68 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in Virginia | 3 of 3 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 12 |
The following degree levels are available for religious studies at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 512 |
| Associate’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University handed out 512 bachelor’s degrees in religious studies.
Liberty University is among the very best schools in the country for religious studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Religious Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,054 a year. This is below $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Liberty University, religious studies students borrow a median amount of $32,872 in student loans. This is higher than $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 293 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 138 |
Liberty University granted 488 bachelor’s degrees in religion/religious studies in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Liberty University granted 24 bachelor’s completions in christian studies in the latest year of data — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University conferred 89 associate’s degrees in religious studies.
Liberty University is among the very best schools in the country for religious studies at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Associate Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Associate Degree Schools | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of religious studies associate’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies associate’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a associate’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Liberty University granted 57 associate’s completions in christian studies in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
Liberty University granted 32 associate’s completions in religion/religious studies in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at Liberty University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Religious Studies | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Religious Studies | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Religious Studies | 12 |
