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2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

18 Ranked Colleges
506 Degrees Awarded
$18,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master's For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Religious Education is the 351st most popular major in the country with 1,336 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 506 religious education graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in religious education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent religious education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the religious education program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Education (With Aid)

#1

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, California
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend American Jewish University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 3 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree relgious ed students with aid list, AJU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AJU are $32,301, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s relgious ed degrees to 83 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Grand Canyon University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436.

Read full report on Religious Education at Grand Canyon University

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s relgious ed degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MBTS, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MBTS are $6,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full MBTS Religious Education Report

#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regent, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Religious Education at Regent University

#4

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s relgious ed degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Bethel University Minnesota also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700.

Read full report on Religious Education at Bethel University Minnesota

#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Andrews University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Andrews is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Berrien Springs, Michigan. It awarded 2 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Andrews not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Andrews University are $28,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Andrews University Religious Education Report

#6

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #6, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 1 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Emory, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Franciscan University of Steubenville is a small school located in Steubenville, Ohio that handed out 26 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Franciscan U also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Franciscan U are $12,888.

Read full report on Religious Education at Franciscan University of Steubenville

#5 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 9 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

DBU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DBU are $20,204, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Dallas Baptist University Religious Education Report

#18 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Marion, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s relgious ed degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IWU, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global are $11,977.

Read full report on Religious Education at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

#15 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Deerfield, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s relgious ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TIU Illinois, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Trinity International University - Illinois are $17,780.

Full TIU Illinois Religious Education Report

#11

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#19 in overall quality

Cornerstone University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 11 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornerstone not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone are $14,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Religious Education at Cornerstone University

#12

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Wheaton College Illinois did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Wheaton, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s relgious ed students in 2019-2020.

Wheaton College Illinois also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wheaton College Illinois are $17,424, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wheaton College Illinois Religious Education Report

#13

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
#10 in overall quality

Crown College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s relgious ed degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree relgious ed students with aid list, Crown has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Crown College are $10,270, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Crown College Religious Education Report

#14

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#6 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Azusa Pacific University is located in Azusa, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s relgious ed degrees to qualified students.

Azusa Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571.

Read full report on Religious Education at Azusa Pacific University

#15

Shaw University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Shaw University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Shaw University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Shaw University, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Shaw University are $13,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Religious Education at Shaw University

#16

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s relgious ed degrees to qualified students.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Religious Education at Liberty University

#17

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#9 in overall quality

Catholic University of America came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Catholic University of America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CUA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Catholic University of America are $50,340.

Read more about Religious Education at Catholic University of America

#18

Faith International University

Tacoma, Washington
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Faith International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Relgious Ed Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 8 masters’s relgious ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Faith did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Faith International University are $8,450, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Religious Education at Faith International University

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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