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#1 #1 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 107 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,707
#2 #2 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Counseling Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Religious Education, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,927
#3 #3 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,690
#4 #4 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 22 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,550
#5 #5 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Annually, Grace Christian University awards about 34 degrees to those majoring in Lay Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Services, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,768
#6 #6 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA At Toccoa Falls College, the three most popular college majors students study are Counseling Psychology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Toccoa Falls College grants 23 degrees annually to graduating Counseling Psychology students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,700
#7 #7 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Boise Bible College Boise, ID Annually, Boise Bible College grants around 4 degrees to those majoring in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Divinity/Ministry, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 810–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,462
#8 #8 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Annually, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary grants about 8 degrees to those studying Organizational Leadership, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,555
#9 #9 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Every year, Central Christian College of the Bible grants about 16 degrees to students majoring in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,169
#10 #10 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, General, English Language and Literature, and General. In fact, Wheaton College awards 70 degrees every year to Business/Managerial Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,096
#11 #11 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3721 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 268 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#12 #12 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 215 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,574
#13 #13 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,140
#14 #14 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 60 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,404
#15 #15 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,927
#16 #16 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 87 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,384
#17 #17 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,036
#18 #18 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Annually, Concordia University-Nebraska awards about 36 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Secondary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,392
#19 #19 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Benedictine College Atchison, KS At Benedictine College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theology/Theological Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General. In fact, Benedictine College grants 32 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $56,653
#20 #20 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN At Bryan College-Dayton, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,947
#21 #21 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 49 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,819
#22 #22 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Asbury University Wilmore, KY Each year, Asbury University grants around 38 degrees to students studying Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Equestrian/Equine Studies, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,283
#23 #23 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#24 #24 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,446
#25 #25 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY Annually, Lindsey Wilson College awards about 135 degrees to students studying Human Services, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,692
#26 #26 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Annually, Concordia University Texas awards around 277 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,702
#27 #27 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Southern Adventist University grants 63 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,912
#28 #28 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,764
#29 #29 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Columbia International University Columbia, SC At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,171
#30 #30 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Every year, Wayland Baptist University grants around 196 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $49,418
#31 #31 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY At Campbellsville University, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Social Work, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Campbellsville University awards 95 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,507
#32 #32 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Morris College Sumter, SC At Morris College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,741
#33 #33 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Each year, Eastern Nazarene College awards about 14 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,189
#34 #34 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka Brooklyn, NY At Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka, only one major is offered: Religious Education. On average, 24 students receive a degree in Religious Education every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,136
#35 #35 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Huntsville Bible College Huntsville, AL At Huntsville Bible College, only one major is offered: Religious Education. Typically, 5 students receive a degree in Religious Education every year. view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#36 #36 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 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#37 #37 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, PR At Universidad Teologica del Caribe, only three majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Religious Education, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#38 #38 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR Annually, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa awards around 6 degrees to students studying Pastoral Studies/Counseling, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Religious Education, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,232
#39 #39 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Trinity International University-Florida Miami, FL At Trinity International University-Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Florida grants 7 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,189
#40 #40 Best College for Religious Education in the U.S. Allegheny Wesleyan College Salem, OH Every year, Allegheny Wesleyan College awards around 3 degrees to students studying Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Religious Education....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#41 #41 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, Theology/Theological Studies, and Religious Education....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,438
#42 #42 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 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Divinity/Ministry, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,334
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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, 49% percent of women and 51% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, Arizona 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

Majoring in Religious Education, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Religious Education majors go on to find jobs including Directors, Religious Activities and Education and Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Religious Education majors include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, 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

579

Female Students

283 (48%)

Male Students

296 (51%)

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

98%

28

930–1,140

$49,707

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

63%

16

1,010–1,210

$52,927

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

84%

20

1,010–1,280

$51,690

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

93%

9

990–1,210

$50,550

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

99%

11

850–1,140

$48,768

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

66%

11

1,070–1,240

$50,700

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

96%

2

810–1,110

$52,462

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

50%

2

1,030–1,220

$52,555

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

71%

2

930–1,080

$51,169

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

90%

16

1,270–1,440

$54,096

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

60%

268

960–1,150

$50,472

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

71%

28

1,010–1,210

$49,574

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

79%

11

1,130–1,360

$55,140

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

89%

14

980–1,230

$49,404

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

71%

15

1,040–1,270

$50,927

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

72%

8

1,110–1,340