2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in Michigan

A master's degree in religious studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #120 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the most popular for religious studies students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 20 master's degrees in religious studies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Religious Studies School for Your Master's Degree

The religion master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in Michigan ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for religious studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for religious studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Religious Studies in Michigan

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in religious studies.

Most Well Attended Schools for Religion Students Working on Their Master's

1

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

7 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Andrews University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 7 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Andrews in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Andrews University

2

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Western Michigan University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in religious studies in Michigan.

There were approximately 5 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Western Michigan University

2

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

5 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Cornerstone University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in religious studies. Cornerstone is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Grand Rapids.

There were roughly 5 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Cornerstone in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Cornerstone University

4

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

1 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Detroit Mercy is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the large city of Detroit, Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 1 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Detroit Mercy in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from University of Detroit Mercy

5

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. More information about a master’s in religious studies from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Best Religious Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Religious Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	219	42
Ohio	195	45
Indiana	181	7
Wisconsin	166	3

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Rankings in Majors Related to Religion

Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Religion Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies	15
Christian Studies	3

Most Popular Majors Related to Religion

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	19

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Sowlos. More about our data sources and methodologies.