Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Carroll University prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion, mythology, scriptural and textual studies, religious history and politics, and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Carroll University (Stritch)

6801 N Yates Rd, Milwaukee, WI

Carroll University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Carroll University is nearly 3,400 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Carroll University scored between 20 to 26 on the ACT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 81% of which only 38% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,400 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Carroll University website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stritch offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $69390

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).