Kansas · Religion/Religious Studies

Best colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in Kansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Friends University, MidAmerica Nazarene University and University of Kansas award the most Religion/Religious Studies degrees and certificates in Kansas: 29, 6 and 5 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Kansas colleges offer Religion/Religious Studies and award 50 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Religion/Religious Studies program explores the multifaceted nature of religion from historical and scientific perspectives. This field examines various religious traditions, their beliefs, practices, and cultural impacts, making it…

Institutions
10
offering CIP 38.02
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
50
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,084
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$75,460
BLS OEWS May 2025

10 institutions offering Religion/Religious Studies in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Friends University
Wichita Private not-for-profit
—2943%$24,084—
2MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
—654%$28,845—
3University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
—569%——
4Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
—371%——
5Tabor College
Hillsboro Private not-for-profit
—234%$20,022—
6Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
—158%$21,404—
7Bethel College - North Newton
North Newton Private not-for-profit
—141%$23,560—
8Butler Community College
El Dorado Public
—132%——
9Southwestern College
Winfield Private not-for-profit
—136%$26,868—
10Washburn University
Topeka Public
—153%——

Colleges awarding the most Religion/Religious Studies degrees in Kansas

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, rabbinical and Talmudic seminaries, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Friends University
Wichita Private not-for-profit
29Not reported
2MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
3University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
5Not reported
4Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
3Not reported
5Tabor College
Hillsboro Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
6Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
7Bethel College - North Newton
North Newton Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
8Butler Community College
El Dorado Public
1Not reported
9Southwestern College
Winfield Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
10Washburn University
Topeka Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1126).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~2,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$78,050
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingLearning Strategies

What Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
190
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$75,460
median $65,410
Best-paying metro
$109,920
Lawrence, KS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Religion/Religious Studies programs in Kansas.

Which Kansas colleges award the most Religion/Religious Studies degrees?+

Friends University (29 graduates a year), MidAmerica Nazarene University (6 graduates a year) and University of Kansas (5 graduates a year) award the most Religion/Religious Studies degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Kansas colleges offer Religion/Religious Studies.

How much do Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Kansas is $75,460 (median $65,410), across about 190 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Religion/Religious Studies program?+

The Religion/Religious Studies program explores the multifaceted nature of religion from historical and scientific perspectives. This field examines various religious traditions, their beliefs, practices, and cultural impacts, making it…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary?+

The national job outlook is about +0.7% growth with around 2,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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