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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Alabama

192 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Alabama

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 154
Master’s Degree 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 1,060 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Alabama

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $66,350 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $44,485. 85% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,191 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,808 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Spring Hill. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

An average student at University of Mobile will pay a net price of $23,416. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at University of Mobile.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,695 a year. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,533 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,536 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,129 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, BSC grads earn an average salary of $42,523. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,829 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Amridge University

Montgomery
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,618. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Samford University

Birmingham
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in AL

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $61,030
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,290
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,890
Visual & Performing Arts 1,142
English Language & Literature 640
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 275
Theology & Religious Vocations 168

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