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 SWU ranks in comparison to other schools with religion programs.
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The bachelor's program at SWU was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Wesleyan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of religion students who receive their bachelor's degree at SWU is $28,636. This is higher than $25,450, which is the national median for all religion bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SWU paid an average of $1,060 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 | $26,520 | $26,520 |
| Fees | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,654 | $10,654 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in religion from SWU. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SWU does not offer an online option for its religion bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Southern Wesleyan University.
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