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Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies

13,952 Yearly Graduations
$28,426 Median Salary
$21,625 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is offered at 1,087 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.6% of philosophy & religious studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,952 people earned their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy & religious studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 13,952
Master’s Degree 2,236
Associate Degree 1,582
Doctor’s Degree 657
Graduate Certificate 524
Basic Certificate 255
Undergraduate Certificate 25

Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $28,426. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,073 to a high of $33,299.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $21,625. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,404.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $337.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 63.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,840
Women 5,112
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 710
Black or African American 719
Hispanic or Latino 1,571
White 9,192
International Students 648
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,112
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There are 1,087 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in philosophy & religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
725 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for philosophy & religious studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Liberty University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#2

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

Monroe, New York
413 Yearly Graduations

The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel.

#3

Beth Medrash Govoha

Lakewood, New Jersey
395 Yearly Graduations

The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Beth Medrash Govoha.

#4

United Talmudical Seminary

Brooklyn, New York
376 Yearly Graduations

United Talmudical Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,133 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 376 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from United Talmudical Seminary.

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
203 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UPenn. About 46% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
174 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UCLA. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
172 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UCSB. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

135 Yearly Graduations

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz.

#9

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas

Brooklyn, New York
112 Yearly Graduations

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
101 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UC Berkeley. About 36% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary

Spring Valley, New York
86 Yearly Graduations

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary.

85 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UT Austin. Of these students, 39% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
82 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 43% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
80 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from USC. About 41% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Talmudical Seminary of Bobov

Brooklyn, New York
77 Yearly Graduations

Talmudical Seminary of Bobov comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Talmudical Seminary of Bobov.

#16

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
76 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,619 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UST MN. About 29% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

New York University

New York, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from NYU. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
75 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UW - Madison. About 47% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
74 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from ASU - Skysong. About 39% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

73 Yearly Graduations

The 20th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
7,976
5,718
136
122

Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy & religious studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
147,088
89,939
39,135
36,642
24,256

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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