by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for religious education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 570 master's degrees in religious education to qualified students.
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Your choice of religious education for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality religious ed program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for religious education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Religious Education Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for religious education students seeking a a master's degree.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in religious education. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in religious education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Grand Canyon University is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in religious education. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those religious education students who get their master's degree from Grand Canyon University make $4,958 more than the typical religious ed student.
More information about a master’s in religious education from Grand Canyon University
It is hard to beat Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion if you want to pursue a master's degree in religious education. HUC - JIR is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in religious education from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Franciscan University of Steubenville is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religious education. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Steubenville.More information about a master’s in religious education from Franciscan University of Steubenville
DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.
Master's recipients from the religious education program at Dallas Theological Seminary make $3,224 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in religious education from Dallas Theological Seminary
Azusa Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Azusa.More information about a master’s in religious education from Azusa Pacific University
Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wheaton.
Students who graduate with their master's from the religious ed program state that they receive average early career earnings of $30,063.
More information about a master’s in religious education from Wheaton College Illinois
TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Deerfield.More information about a master’s in religious education from Trinity International University - Illinois
Crown is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.More information about a master’s in religious education from Crown College
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in religious education from Emory University
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Religious Education is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
| Sacred Music | 124 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 23 |
