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 UST MN ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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The bachelor's program at UST MN was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of St Thomas Minnesota handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in religion from UST MN. 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 UST MN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,496 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,450 for all religion bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at UST MN paid an average of $1,540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $50,788 | $50,788 |
| Fees | $1,496 | $1,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,932 | $12,932 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,596 | $2,596 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in religion from UST MN. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St Thomas Minnesota with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UST MN 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 UST MN Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from UST MN in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UST MN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St Thomas Minnesota with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at University of St Thomas Minnesota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 35 |
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