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#1

#1 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Annually, Crown College awards about 21 degrees to those studying Religious Education, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$52,927

#2

#2 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 266 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$49,574

#3

#3 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Veritas Baptist College
Lawrenceburg, IN

At Veritas Baptist College, only two majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#4

#4 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO

At Nazarene Bible College, the three most popular college majors students study are Divinity/Ministry, Applied and Professional Ethics, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other. In fact, Nazarene Bible College awards 14 degrees per year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,334

#5

#5 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, NC

At Carolina College of Biblical Studies, only three majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, Religious Education, and Theology/Theological Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$49,438

#6

#6 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S.

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa
Rio Piedras, PR

At Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa, only two majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$47,232

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About Religious Education

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities.

Students studying Religious Education can be awarded a degree up to a Doctors degree research scholarship. On average, 67% percent of women and 33% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Minnesota is where degrees in Religious Education are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Religious Education is $34,880.

Popularity of Religious Education Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Religious Education degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Religious Education majors is Directors, Religious Activities and Education. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Religious Education can prepare you for is Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Religious Education majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Religious Education majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
21
Female Students
14 (66%)
Male Students
7 (33%)

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