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Major · Theology and Religious Vocations

Religious Institution Administration and Management

A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs and administration of religious institutions. Includes instruction in business management, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of religious institutions, and business law as applied to religious institutions.

Schools offering
4
Annual completions
18
Typical degree level
Associate's + Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
—

About this major

A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs and administration of religious institutions. Includes instruction in business management, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of religious institutions, and business law as applied to religious institutions.

Examples of specialized tracks: Church Administration.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

Occupation Median wage Job growth Typical education
Managers, all other $137k +4.5% Bachelor's degree
Financial specialists, all other $80k +3.1% Bachelor's degree
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Religious Institution Administration and Management

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
Valor Christian College Canal Winchester, OH 11 0 11
Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO 0 5 5
Union University Jackson, TN 0 2 2
East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX 0 0 0
Section 7 · Explore sideways

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Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Religious Institution Administration and Management degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Managers, all other, Financial specialists, all other.
Is a Religious Institution Administration and Management associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
Both credentials exist. The associate's is typically faster and cheaper; the bachelor's unlocks higher-earning roles. See our earnings table above.
How many colleges offer Religious Institution Administration and Management?
4 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 18 students a year combined.