by our College Data Analytics Team
Religious Studies draws students to programs nationwide, with many schools offering the program in a mostly-online format. This ranking identifies the online schools that graduate the most religious studies students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in religious studies at each of the 30 schools in the United States that offer the program.
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Below are the most popular online religious studies schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by yearly graduations.
Leading the list of the most popular religious studies schools is Liberty University. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 488 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. Get the full religious studies details for Liberty University
A rank of #2 makes Gratz College one of the most popular schools for religious studies. Set in the suburb of Melrose Park, Gratz College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 41 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Gratz College
Anderson University Sc ranks #3 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 36 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Anderson University Sc
American Public University System is one of the most popular religious studies schools, landing the #4 spot this year. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 27 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. Get the full religious studies details for American Public University System
Vanguard University Of Southern California ranks #5 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Vanguard University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Costa Mesa. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 18 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. See more about religious studies at Vanguard University Of Southern California
California Baptist University ranked #6 on our list of the most popular religious studies schools. Located in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university. California Baptist University graduated around 16 religious studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for California Baptist University
Arizona State University Skysong placed #7 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. This school awarded about 15 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Arizona State University Skysong
Nationsuniversity placed #8 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Nationsuniversity is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Nationsuniversity graduated around 12 religious studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for Nationsuniversity
Andrews University comes in at #9 for religious studies this year. Andrews University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Berrien Springs. Andrews University graduated around 11 religious studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for Andrews University
Baptist University Of The Americas placed #10 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of San Antonio, Baptist University Of The Americas is a private not-for-profit institution. Baptist University Of The Americas graduated around 9 religious studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for Baptist University Of The Americas
California State University Chico ranked #11 on our list of the most popular religious studies schools. California State University Chico is a public school located in the city of Chico. California State University Chico graduated around 9 religious studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for California State University Chico
Shorter University placed #12 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Rome, Shorter University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 9 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. Get the full religious studies details for Shorter University
The Masters College And Seminary placed #13 for religious studies by yearly graduations. The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 9 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. See more about religious studies at The Masters College And Seminary
Florida International University placed #14 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public university. This school awarded about 7 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Florida International University
Kentucky Mountain Bible College placed #15 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Kentucky Mountain Bible College graduated around 7 religious studies students in the most recent data year. See more about religious studies at Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Northwest Nazarene University placed #16 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 6 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. See more about religious studies at Northwest Nazarene University
Ouachita Baptist University placed #17 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Ouachita Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Arkadelphia. This school awarded about 6 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Ouachita Baptist University
Bluefield College ranked #18 on our list of the most popular religious studies schools. Located in the town of Bluefield, Bluefield College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 5 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Bluefield College
Missouri Baptist University ranked #19 on our list of the most popular religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university. Missouri Baptist University graduated around 5 religious studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full religious studies report for Missouri Baptist University
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #20 spot among the most popular religious studies schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 5 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. Get the full religious studies details for Missouri State University Springfield
University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #21 for religious studies by yearly graduations. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public school located in the city of Omaha. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 5 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. See more about religious studies at University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Utah State University landed the #22 spot among the most popular religious studies schools. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 3 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Utah State University
Campbell University placed #23 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 2 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Campbell University
Hampton University landed the #24 spot among the most popular religious studies schools. Set in the suburb of Hampton, Hampton University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 2 religious studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Hampton University
Hannibal Lagrange College placed #25 for religious studies by yearly graduations. Located in the town of Hannibal, Hannibal Lagrange College is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 2 students earned a degree in religious studies from this school. See more about religious studies at Hannibal Lagrange College
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). This online edition is limited to schools that deliver the program primarily through online or distance education.
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