by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in religious studies at Liberty University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral 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 #31 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 31 of 72 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in Virginia | 3 of 3 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 13 |
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 7 master’s degrees in religious studies.
Liberty University has not been ranked for religious studies at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,661 | $41,661 |
| Fees | $2,330 | $2,330 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies master’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Approximately 43% 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 master’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Liberty University conferred 7 master’s completions in christian studies recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University awarded 12 doctoral degrees in religious studies.
Liberty University is among the very best schools in the country for religious studies at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Approximately 42% 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 doctoral in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Liberty University conferred 12 doctoral degrees in religion/religious studies in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University awarded 12 graduate certificate degrees in religious studies.
Liberty University ranks competitively among schools offering religious studies at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of religious studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Liberty University were Black or African American. Roughly 33% 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 graduate certificate in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Liberty University awarded 12 graduate certificate completions in christian studies in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Liberty University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Religious Studies | 512 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Religious Studies | 89 |