2027 Best Religious Studies Schools in Ohio

Religious Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for religious studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Religious Studies Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Religious Studies in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Religious Studies

1

Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$43,020 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Franciscan University Of Steubenville the best school in the country for a degree in religious studies. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 30 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn around $43,020 in the first couple years of their career. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $25,029 in student loans. More information about a degree in religious studies from Franciscan University Of Steubenville

2

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$31,410 Median Starting Salary

Ohio Christian University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in religious studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Circleville, Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. Ohio Christian University awarded about 15 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Ohio Christian University earn around $31,410 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio Christian University graduates carry a median of $31,021 in student loans. Read more about the religious studies program at Ohio Christian University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.