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#1

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

Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY

List College at JTS only accepts applications through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,470–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$61,379

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#2

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

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$25,310

Median Starting Salary

$56,384

#3

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

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College is a non selective school. They receive 1,893 applications every year .

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,280–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$29,961

Median Starting Salary

$54,096

#4

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

North Park University
Chicago, IL

North Park University is a fairly selective school. The school receives roughly 5,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,010–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$19,029

Median Starting Salary

$50,327

#5

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

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 29,300 applications...

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

103

SAT Score

960–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,939

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#6

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

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,943

Median Starting Salary

$54,303

#7

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

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$47,002

#8

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

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$25,504

Median Starting Salary

$52,927

#9

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

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

Trinity International University-Illinois is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$16,703

Median Starting Salary

$50,550

#10

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

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

In general, Bethel University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,040–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$29,915

Median Starting Salary

$53,882

#11

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

Erskine College
Due West, SC

Erskine College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 1,590 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$36,581

Median Starting Salary

$53,422

#12

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

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Overall, Shaw University is a fairly selective school. They receive 2,435 applications every admission cycle...

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

660–870

Est. Net Price *

$14,204

Median Starting Salary

$47,189

#13

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

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,030–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,299

Median Starting Salary

$52,143

#14

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$47,885

#15

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

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Overall, The Catholic University of America is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$36,031

Median Starting Salary

$60,479

#16

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

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,240–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$29,651

Median Starting Salary

$52,405

#17

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

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,000–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$26,666

Median Starting Salary

$49,863

#18

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

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$47,344

#19

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

Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN

In general, Bryan College-Dayton is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,752

Median Starting Salary

$48,947

#20

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

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$16,324

Median Starting Salary

$51,700

#21

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

College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA

the College of Our Lady of the Elms is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$23,498

Median Starting Salary

$49,220

#22

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

University of Dallas
Irving, TX

the University of Dallas is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$27,250

Median Starting Salary

$53,179

#23

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

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 1,930 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,000–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,935

Median Starting Salary

$51,340

#24

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

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University is a non selective school. The school receives 8,519 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$27,607

Median Starting Salary

$49,404

#25

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

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Columbia International University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

950–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$19,911

Median Starting Salary

$53,171

#26

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

Spurgeon College
Kansas City, MO

Spurgeon College is a non selective school. They receive about 110 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,040–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$23,318

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#27

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

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Felician University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$15,743

Median Starting Salary

$49,074

#28

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan, PR

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,551

Median Starting Salary

$45,760

#29

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

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,898

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#30

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

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#31

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

Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#32

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

Hebrew College
Newton Centre, MA

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#33

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

Veritas Baptist College
Lawrenceburg, IN

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,474

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#34

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

Union Presbyterian Seminary
Richmond, VA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#35

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

American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA

American Jewish University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

980–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#36

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

Unification Theological Seminary
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#37

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

Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#38

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

Faith International University
Tacoma, WA

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,727

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#39

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

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#40

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

Universidad Teologica del Caribe
Trujillo Alto, PR

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,195

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#41

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

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,936

Median Starting Salary

$48,515

#42

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

Covenant Theological Seminary
Saint Louis, MO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#43

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

Amridge University
Montgomery, AL

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#44

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

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

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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, 57% percent of women and 43% 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.

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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
455
Female Students
261 (57%)
Male Students
194 (42%)

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