2027 Best Religion/Religious Studies Schools in New York

Religion/Religious Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for religion/religious studies students.

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• Best Religion/Religious Studies Schools in New York

Best Schools for Religion/Religious Studies in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall religion/religious studies education in New York.

Top Schools in Religion/Religious Studies

1

Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Religion/Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$86,770 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Columbia University In The City Of New York, our #1 school for religion/religious studies. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 25 religion/religious studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the religion/religious studies program make about $86,770 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. More information about a degree in religion/religious studies from Columbia University In The City Of New York

2

Elim Bible Institute And College
Lima, NY

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Religion/Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$18,339 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong religion/religious studies program will find one at Elim Bible Institute And College, which ranked #2. Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lima. Elim Bible Institute And College awarded about 16 religion/religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religion/religious studies degree recipients from Elim Bible Institute And College generally make around $18,339. Typical student debt for the program is $11,998. More information about a degree in religion/religious studies from Elim Bible Institute And College

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 · 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.