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. In addition, we cover how Messiah ranks in comparison to other schools with religious ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for religious ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Religious Education Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Religious Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Messiah go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,885 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,276 for all religious ed students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Messiah paid an average of $1,650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
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The religious ed program at Messiah awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Messiah 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 Messiah University with a bachelor'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 |
Messiah does not offer an online option for its religious ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Messiah Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Messiah University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 5 |
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