2026 Best Religious Studies Schools in Ohio

Religious 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 38 schools to find the best for religious studies students.

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• Best Religious Studies Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Religious Studies in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall religious studies education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Religious Studies

1

Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$43,020 Median Starting Salary

Franciscan University Of Steubenville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in religious studies. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $43,020 in their early career. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $25,029 in student loans. Get the full religious studies details for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

2

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$31,410 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Ohio Christian University one of the top schools for religious studies. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Circleville. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio Christian University awarded about 25 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. Typical student debt for the program is $31,021. More information about a degree in religious studies from Ohio Christian University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 38 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.