Associate Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,826 people earned their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. This makes it the 33rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
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 | 13,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,425 |
| Associate Degree | 1,826 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 656 |
| Graduate Certificate | 530 |
| Basic Certificate | 505 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies is $34,280. 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 $32,936 to a high of $35,623.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies is $17,891. 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, $17,891 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,891.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 66.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,216 |
| Women | 610 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 |
| White | 1,381 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 87 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 178 colleges that offer an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Yeshiva University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 519 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva. About 41% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yeshiva University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Liberty University. About 35% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Of these students, 55% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southwestern Assemblies of God University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshivath Zichron Moshe. Data shows that Yeshivath Zichron Moshe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Elyon College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Elyon College. Data shows that Elyon College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah. Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel. Data shows that Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute. Data shows that Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim. Those who complete their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies at Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim make a median salary of 34,280.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Seminary Bnos Chaim. Those who complete their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies at Seminary Bnos Chaim make a median salary of 34,280.
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel. Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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, 23 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Those who complete their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz make a median salary of 34,280.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. 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, 23 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok. Those who complete their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies at Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok make a median salary of 34,280.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 48% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies at Mt. San Antonio College make a median salary of 34,280.
Yeshiva of Ocean comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva of Ocean. Data shows that Yeshiva of Ocean graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah. Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
Santa Barbara City College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from SBCC. About 45% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SBCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,280.
Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech. Those who complete their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies at Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech make a median salary of 34,280.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in philosophy & religious studies from SRJC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Santa Rosa Junior College philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,280.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy & religious studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8,930 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
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.
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