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. Also, learn how Franciscan U ranks among other schools offering degrees in religious ed.
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The bachelor's program at Franciscan U was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for religious ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franciscan University of Steubenville handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in religious ed from Franciscan U. This makes it the #4 most popular school for religious ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Religious Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Franciscan U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,803 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,276 for all religious ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Franciscan U, religious ed students borrow a median amount of $49,943 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,237 for all religious ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Franciscan U was $1,035 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,070 | $32,070 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,540 | $9,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,870 | $1,870 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in religious ed from Franciscan U. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franciscan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a bachelor's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Franciscan U 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 Franciscan U Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Religious Education from Franciscan U in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Franciscan U 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 Franciscan University of Steubenville with a master's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 191 |
| Sacred Music | 4 |
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