24 colleges · Texas
Religious studies colleges in Texas
24 colleges in Texas offer a bachelor's degree in religious studies (4 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $34,012 a year after graduating, compared with $28,821 nationally.
All religious studies programs in Texas
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | 30 | $34,012 | $50,002 | $19,400 |
| Austin CollegeSherman, TX | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rice UniversityHouston, TX | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Texas CollegeTyler, TX | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX | 13 | n/a | n/a | $21,042 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Texas offer religious studies?
24 colleges in Texas awarded bachelor's degrees in religious studies in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 4 of them public.
Where do religious studies graduates earn the most in Texas?
Baylor University, with median earnings of $50,002 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Religious studies nationwide · All colleges in Texas
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.