2026 Best Catholic Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Catholic Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for catholic studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Catholic Studies in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in catholic studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Catholic Studies
No school ranked higher than Franciscan University Of Steubenville this year for catholic studies. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 catholic studies students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent data year. Catholic Studies graduates of Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn a median of $43,020 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,029 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in catholic studies from Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Other Catholic Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
