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2025 Best Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the Plains States Region
38 Bachelor's Degrees
$40,811 Avg Early-Career Salary
Religious Education isn't the most popular bachelor's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #183 in popularity out of 363 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in religious education to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

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

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

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Religious Education in the Plains States Region

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

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Religious Ed

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

It's difficult to beat Crown College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in religious education. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the religious ed program report average early career earnings of $32,276.

More information about a bachelor’s in religious education from Crown College

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

It is hard to beat Benedictine College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in religious education. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Atchison.

Soon after graduation, religious ed bachelor's recipients generally earn about $35,133 in their early careers.

More information about a bachelor’s in religious education from Benedictine College

Best Religious Education Colleges by State

Explore the best religious education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 228 2
Minnesota 215 20
Iowa 197 6
Kansas 184 7
Nebraska 180 10

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Religious Education is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Religious Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Religious Education 38

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 464
Theological & Ministerial Studies 310
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 180
Missionary Studies 166
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 38
Sacred Music 34
Religious Institution Administration and Law 6

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