by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 37 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of religious education. Combined, these schools handed out 1,417 degrees in religious education to qualified students.
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The religious ed program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Religious Education rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for religious education schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the religious ed degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is difficult to beat Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a degree in religious education. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were about 22 religious education students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in religious education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Biola University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in religious education. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada. This university ranks 58th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 23 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year. After graduation, religious ed degree recipients generally earn about $23,993 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in religious education from Biola University
It is hard to beat Grand Canyon University if you wish to pursue a degree in religious education. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.
There were about 400 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Those religious education students who get their degree from Grand Canyon University receive $5,968 more than the typical religious ed student.
More information about a degree in religious education from Grand Canyon University
Any student who is interested in religious education needs to look into Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Located in the large city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were about 24 religious education students who graduated with this degree at HUC - JIR in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious education from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 29th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 63 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan U in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, religious ed degree recipients usually earn around $30,950 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in religious education from Franciscan University of Steubenville
Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.
There were about 24 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the religious ed program earn around $29,538 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in religious education from Azusa Pacific University
Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.
There were roughly 1 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious education from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 49th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 39 religious education students who graduated with this degree at TIU Illinois in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, religious ed degree recipients typically earn about $31,594 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in religious education from Trinity International University - Illinois
Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were about 29 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the religious ed program earn about $26,972 for their early career.
More information about a degree in religious education from Moody Bible Institute
Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 38th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 46 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Crown in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in religious education from Crown CollegeView the Best Religious Education Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
| Sacred Music | 554 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
