Best Christian Education Degree Programs of 2026

Santa Clara University tops this list because its educational administration and supervision program has the highest median earnings one year after graduation among the programs that match this list. It reports $105,580 for graduates of that program, with 28 graduates reporting earnings. Median debt for the program is n/a.

The figures are program-level, not school-level. That matters here: a school's overall earnings can hide a strong program or lift a weak one. This list compares the program itself, then shows the school's net price and completion rate beside it so you can see the whole picture.

The list is built from the College Scorecard field-of-study file. It reports median earnings one year after graduation for graduates of a named program, plus median debt for that program. One program per school is shown: the school's highest-earning program that matches this list.

Net price and completion describe the whole school, not the program. A low net price is a school-level figure. A high completion rate is a school-level figure. Use them as context, not as a program guarantee.

One published figure orders the list: median earnings one year after graduation for the matching program. There is no composite score and no editorial adjustment. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates reporting earnings are left out because a median from a small group swings too much to compare.

For this education list, the matching programs are limited to education programs at Christian colleges. A school can have more than one matching program. The highest-earning one is the one shown. No school can pay to be included or to move up.

These are the highest-ranked programs, ordered by median earnings one year after graduation.

1. 01

   Santa Clara University

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $105,580 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 87% completion and $50,570 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $105,580

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   87%

   Graduates reporting

   28

2. 02

   Fordham University

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $105,248 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 81% completion and $42,760 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $105,248

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   81%

   Graduates reporting

   23

3. 03

   Concordia University-Irvine

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $102,049 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 47% completion and $29,761 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $102,049

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   47%

   Graduates reporting

   174

4. 04

   North Park University

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $98,809 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 52% completion and $15,949 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $98,809

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   52%

   Graduates reporting

   38

5. 05

   Trinity Washington University

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $94,009 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 55% completion and $12,820 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $94,009

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   55%

   Graduates reporting

   20

6. 06

   Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $92,207 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 81% completion and $33,840 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $92,207

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   81%

   Graduates reporting

   146

7. 07

   Niagara University

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $89,304 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 63% completion and $17,246 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $89,304

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   63%

   Graduates reporting

   23

8. 08

   Georgetown University

   Educational Administration and Supervision · Master's Degree

   $89,123 median earnings one year after graduation. n/a median program debt. The school reports 94% completion and $33,661 average net price.

   Program earnings

   $89,123

   Program debt

   n/a

   School completion

   94%

   Graduates reporting

   42

Median program debt is $26,977 for the programs on this list. That is debt for graduates of the named program, not the whole school. A low debt figure can mean lower tuition, more grant aid, or a shorter program. Ask the school which one drives the number.

The median program on this list reports $55,285 one year after graduation. The top program reports $105,580. Earnings one year out are an early signal, not a lifetime total. They vary by field, by role, and by how many graduates go on to further study.

Read the program earnings next to the program debt and the school's completion rate. A high earnings number with very high debt is a different story from a moderate earnings number with low debt. The right comparison is the one that matches the career you actually want.

Education programs at Christian colleges prepare teachers, administrators, and curriculum leaders. The strongest programs combine a real classroom practicum with state licensure guidance and a curriculum that fits the age group and subject you want to teach.

1. 01Does the program lead to the teaching license you need in the state where you plan to work?
2. 02How does student teaching work, and who places you in a school?
3. 03Is the teacher preparation program accredited by CAEP or approved by the state?

Teacher preparation is approved by the state and can also hold CAEP accreditation. Ask which agency covers the degree you want, and confirm the license you will earn.

Institutional accreditation is the baseline. It is a review by an agency the U.S. Department of Education recognizes, and it is what makes a school eligible for federal student aid. The schools on this list are in the College Scorecard, which covers institutions that participate in that aid system. Ask the school which agency accredits the program you want, and check the agency at CHEA or the College Scorecard.

Once a program is accredited, these are the questions worth answering before you apply.

1. 01Does the program lead to the credential, license, or next degree you actually want?
2. 02What are the clinical, practicum, residency, or portfolio requirements, and can you complete them near you?
3. 03What will you pay after grants, and how much debt do graduates of this program carry?
4. 04What do graduates of this program earn, and how many graduates are behind that figure?
5. 05Can you transfer credit, and how long will the program take?

This page ranks education programs by one published figure. The rest of the hub uses the same rule and the same federal data.

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