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Religious Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

21 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
The Religious Studies major is part of the philosophy & religious studies program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.

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Religious Studies Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Religion Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for religion. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 62 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Religious Studies Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Religious Studies 5
Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Religious Studies Schools 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) 8
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) 10
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies 10
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies 11
Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) 12
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates 15
Highest Paid Religious Studies Graduates 16

Popularity of Religion at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in religion from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #113 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Religion Graduates from UNC Chapel Hill Make?

$29,606 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Religion Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of religion students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill is $29,606. This is higher than $28,029, which is the national median for all religion bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Religion Graduates from UNC Chapel Hill Have?

$12,550 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Religion Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, religion students borrow a median amount of $12,550 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all religion bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,073.

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Religion Student Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 43% of religion bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in religion.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

UNC Chapel Hill Religious Studies Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021 were women.

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The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in religion.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 72

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