Associate Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,616 associate degrees were awarded to philosophy and religious studies majors. This makes it the 33rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy and religious studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 14,685 |
Master’s Degree | 2,087 |
Associate Degree | 1,616 |
Doctor’s Degree | 629 |
Basic Certificate | 505 |
Graduate Certificate | 420 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 51 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies is $36,599. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,599 and the high is $36,599.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies is $26,500. 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, $27,957 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,129.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. About 65.1% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,052 |
Women | 564 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religious studies associate degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 42 |
Black or African American | 65 |
Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
White | 1,175 |
International Students | 65 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 178 colleges that offer an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religious studies students seekingan associate degree is Yeshiva University. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Yeshiva University awarded 519 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Liberty University. About 36% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their associate degree in philosophy and religious studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. About 54% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshivath Zichron Moshe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Yeshivath Zichron Moshe.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Elyon College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in philosophy and religious studies from Elyon College.
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. The philosophy and religious studies program at Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel. The philosophy and religious studies program at Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute.
Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seminary Bnos Chaim. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Seminary Bnos Chaim.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel. The philosophy and religious studies program at Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,670 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in philosophy and religious studies from Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in philosophy and religious studies from Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Mt. SAC. Of these students, 37% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yeshiva of Ocean. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Yeshiva of Ocean.
Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah.
The 18th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at SBCC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Mesivta of Eastern Parkway - Yeshiva Zichron Meilech.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Santa Rosa Junior College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Religious Studies | 1,189 |
Philosophy | 425 |
General Philosophy & Religion | 2 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religious studies that offer associate degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities | 401,197 |
Visual & Performing Arts | 20,063 |
English Language & Literature | 3,602 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,877 |
Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,083 |
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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