2025 Best Religious Studies Schools

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Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY

Every student pursuing a degree in religious studies needs to look into Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

There were roughly 40 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the religious studies degree program at Jewish Theological Seminary of America get $46,510 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

It is difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a degree in religious studies. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 29.000000000000004 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

3

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

It is hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in religious studies. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 61 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the religion program earn an average of $25,260 in the first couple years of their career.

4

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in religious studies. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 763 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available. Religious Studies degree recipients from Liberty University receive an earnings boost of approximately $6,982 above the average earnings of religious studies majors.

5

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the religious studies degree program at Emory University earn $27,595 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

6

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were about 37 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the religion program report average early career earnings of $31,672.

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Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #67 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 27 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the religion program state that they receive average early career income of $30,985.

8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Religious Studies degree recipients from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receive an earnings boost of around $2,301 above the typical earnings of religious studies majors.

9

University of St Thomas Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN

Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #106 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.

There were approximately 57 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the religion program make around $27,496 in their early career salary.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 22 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.