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2027 Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

58 Colleges in the United States
3,701 Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$37,466 Avg Early-Career Salary

Religious Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 58 schools to find the best for religious studies students.

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Best Schools for Religious Studies in the United States

Below are the best religious studies schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Religious Studies

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California State University Chico tops our 2027 ranking of the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Chico awarded about 13 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from California State University Chico generally make around $45,591. Typical student debt for the program is $18,591. Get the full religious studies details for California State University Chico

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Yeshiva University awarded about 28 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $52,838. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in religious studies from Yeshiva University

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Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Westmont College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Westmont College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Westmont College awarded about 11 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Westmont College earn a median of $44,240 early in their careers. Westmont College graduates carry a median of $23,773 in student loans. See the full religious studies program report for Westmont College

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Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in religious studies, ranking #4. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Jewish Theological Seminary Of America earn a median of $56,236 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in religious studies from Jewish Theological Seminary Of America

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A rank of #5 makes University Of California Santa Barbara one of the top schools for religious studies. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 12 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of University Of California Santa Barbara earn a median of $19,911 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,873 to complete this degree. Read more about the religious studies program at University Of California Santa Barbara

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Baylor University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 20 religious studies degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $31,672 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,612. Get the full religious studies details for Baylor University

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University Of Georgia landed the #7 spot for religious studies this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $53,546 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete this degree. Get the full religious studies details for University Of Georgia

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 19 religious studies degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $27,496 early in their careers. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full religious studies program report for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Vanguard University Of Southern California ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. Vanguard University Of Southern California graduates 57% of students within six years. Vanguard University Of Southern California awarded about 20 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Vanguard University Of Southern California earn around $80,727 in the first couple years of their career. Vanguard University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $21,111 in student loans. See the full religious studies program report for Vanguard University Of Southern California

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University Of Puget Sound ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tacoma. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 11 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puget Sound in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound generally make around $20,357. Students borrow a median of $25,287 to complete this degree. See the full religious studies program report for University Of Puget Sound

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 11 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $57,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. See the full religious studies program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Central Florida ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $51,790. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete this degree. Read more about the religious studies program at University Of Central Florida

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Holland. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Hope College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $25,208 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,334. See the full religious studies program report for Hope College

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Anderson University Sc ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Anderson University Sc graduates 66% of students within six years. About 29 religious studies degrees were awarded at Anderson University Sc in the most recent year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Anderson University Sc earn around $49,036 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,034. Get the full religious studies details for Anderson University Sc

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Arizona State University Skysong placed #15 among the best religious studies schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 19 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $55,394 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree. Read more about the religious studies program at Arizona State University Skysong

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California Baptist University earned the #16 position for religious studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Riverside. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 religious studies degrees were awarded at California Baptist University in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of California Baptist University earn a median of $29,582 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,474. See the full religious studies program report for California Baptist University

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Wayland Baptist University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Set in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 19% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 religious studies degrees were awarded at Wayland Baptist University in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn a median of $51,930 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,204 to complete this degree. Get the full religious studies details for Wayland Baptist University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $40,222 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,733. Get the full religious studies details for College Of Charleston

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Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Grove City College earned the #19 position for religious studies this year. Grove City College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grove City. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 religious studies degrees were awarded at Grove City College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in religious studies from Grove City College

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Southern Wesleyan University placed #20 among the best religious studies schools. Southern Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Central. Southern Wesleyan University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $28,636 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,012 to complete this degree. See the full religious studies program report for Southern Wesleyan University

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Catholic University Of America landed the #21 spot for religious studies this year. Located in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Catholic University Of America awarded about 11 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Catholic University Of America earn a median of $65,120 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,771 to complete this degree. Get the full religious studies details for Catholic University Of America

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Mississippi College landed the #22 spot for religious studies this year. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Mississippi College graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $47,611 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,510. Read more about the religious studies program at Mississippi College

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Hannibal Lagrange College placed #23 among the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Hannibal. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 14 religious studies degrees were awarded at Hannibal Lagrange College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Hannibal Lagrange College generally make around $43,544. Typical student debt for the program is $21,705. See the full religious studies program report for Hannibal Lagrange College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 505 religious studies degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $38,540. Typical student debt for the program is $36,495. Get the full religious studies details for Liberty University

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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University came in at #25 for religious studies this year. Gardner Webb University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Boiling Springs. Gardner Webb University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Gardner Webb University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Gardner Webb University generally make around $63,220. Typical student debt for the program is $25,033. Read more about the religious studies program at Gardner Webb University

Rest of the Top 50 Religious Studies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong religious studies education:

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
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Beth Medrash Govoha
Lakewood, NJ
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Yeshiva Derech Chaim
Brooklyn, NY
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Yeshivath Viznitz
Monsey, NY
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Yeshiva Toras Chaim
Lakewood, NJ
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Other Religious Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 58 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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