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 Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religion.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in religion from Missouri State. This makes it the #56 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
Religion majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,133 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,450 for all religion students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in religion from Missouri State. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State 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 Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Missouri State religion bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Religious Studies from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 3 |