by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DBU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religious ed.
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The bachelor's program at DBU was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for religious ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Religious Education Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dallas Baptist University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in religious ed from DBU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for religious ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Religious Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,426 a year. This is higher than $32,276, which is the national median for all religious ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DBU, religious ed students borrow a median amount of $38,342 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,237 for all religious ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DBU paid an average of $1,217 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,510 | $36,510 |
| Fees | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,215 | $10,215 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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The religious ed program at DBU awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DBU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a bachelor's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the DBU religious ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DBU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in religious ed from DBU in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DBU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a master's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Dallas Baptist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 35 |
| Biblical Studies | 17 |
| Missionary Studies | 13 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 9 |
| Sacred Music | 8 |
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