2026 Best Religious Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Our analysis ranked Yeshiva University the best school in the country for a degree in religious studies. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 499 religious studies degrees were awarded at Yeshiva University in the most recent year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $52,838 in their early career. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Get the full religious studies details for Yeshiva University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Students looking for a strong religious studies program will find one at Liberty University, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 89 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Liberty University earn around $36,966 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,250. More information about a degree in religious studies from Liberty University

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Elyon College
Brooklyn, NY

Students looking for a strong religious studies program will find one at Elyon College, which ranked #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Elyon College awarded about 22 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the religious studies program at Elyon College

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Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Circleville. Ohio Christian University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Ohio Christian University generally make around $31,410. Ohio Christian University graduates carry a median of $25,042 in student loans. Get the full religious studies details for Ohio Christian University

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Seminary Bnos Chaim
Lakewood, NJ

Students looking for a strong religious studies program will find one at Seminary Bnos Chaim, which ranked #5. Seminary Bnos Chaim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood. Seminary Bnos Chaim awarded about 19 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $29,430 in their early career. More information about a degree in religious studies from Seminary Bnos Chaim

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Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute
Brooklyn, NY

Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute placed #6 among the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 9%. There were roughly 17 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute in the most recent data year. Read more about the religious studies program at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute

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Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland
Suffern, NY

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland placed #7 among the best religious studies schools. Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Suffern. There were roughly 27 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $29,861 in their early career. More information about a degree in religious studies from Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland

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Yeshiva Derech Chaim
Brooklyn, NY

Yeshiva Derech Chaim landed the #8 spot for religious studies this year. Yeshiva Derech Chaim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 29 religious studies degrees were awarded at Yeshiva Derech Chaim in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Yeshiva Derech Chaim

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Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
Brooklyn, NY

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz landed the #9 spot for religious studies this year. Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 3% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earn a median of $9,428 early in their careers. See the full religious studies program report for Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz