2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in the New England Region

Religion/Religious Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #242 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 48 master's degrees in religion/religious studies to qualified students.

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

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in religion matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in the New England Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality religion/religious studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. 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.

More Ways to Rank Religion/Religious Studies Schools

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 religion/religious studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Religion/Religious Studies in the New England Region

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in religion/religious studies.

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

1

Yale University
New Haven, CT

24 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In CT

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Yale University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.

There were about 24 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year.

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2

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Harvard University if you want to pursue a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.

There were about 11 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Harvard University

2

Hartford Seminary
Hartford, CT

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In CT

#1 Best Quality In CT

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Hartford Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Hartford Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in religion/religious studies in Connecticut.

There were roughly 11 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Hartford Seminary in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Hartford Seminary

4

Brown University
Providence, RI

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In RI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Brown University is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Brown is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Providence.

There were approximately 2 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Brown University

5

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

#3 Most Popular In CT

Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Sacred Heart University

5

Boston University
Boston, MA

#2 Most Popular In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Boston University

5

Providence College
Providence, RI

#2 Most Popular In RI

Providence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Providence. More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Providence College

5

Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Brookline, MA

#2 Most Popular In MA

Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Brookline. More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

5

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

#3 Most Popular In CT

Located in the small city of Middletown, Wesleyan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Wesleyan University

Best Religion/Religious Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular religion/religious studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	526	11
Connecticut	293	46
Rhode Island	200	1

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Religion/Religious Studies Related Rankings by Major

Religion/Religious Studies is one of 7 different types of Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Religion

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Jewish Studies	5

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).
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