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2025 Best Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
99 Master's Degrees
$43,867 Avg Early-Career Salary
Religious Education isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #144 in popularity out of 343 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 99 master's degrees in religious education to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for religious education students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Religious Education Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Religious Education in the Great Lakes Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for religious education students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Religious Ed

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Wheaton College Illinois is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in religious education. Located in the large suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Soon after graduating, religious ed master's recipients generally make about $43,867 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in religious education from Wheaton College Illinois

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36 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Franciscan University of Steubenville if you want to pursue a master's degree in religious education. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in religious education from Franciscan University of Steubenville

Best Religious Education Colleges by State

Explore the best religious education schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 221 55
Michigan 211 5
Ohio 207 36
Indiana 191 34

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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Religious Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Religious Education 99

Majors Similar to Religious Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,393
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 200
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 126
Biblical Studies 125
Missionary Studies 32
Sacred Music 11

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