Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,318 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 | 13,318 |
| 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $29,861. 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 $24,397 and the high is $36,318.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $19,467. 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, $36,217 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,046.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 64.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,583 |
| Women | 4,735 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 661 |
| Black or African American | 661 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,451 |
| White | 8,925 |
| International Students | 657 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 963 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,087 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in philosophy & religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Liberty University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,861.
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. Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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 $25,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,693 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. Data shows that Beth Medrash Govoha graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,861.
United Talmudical Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. 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. Data shows that United Talmudical Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,861.
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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 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 52% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 29,861.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. About 39% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 29,861.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Of these students, 43% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,861.
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. Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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. Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Of these students, 38% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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. Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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, 38% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 29,861.
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, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Chapel Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,861.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 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. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of Southern California make a median salary of 29,861.
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. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Talmudical Seminary of Bobov make a median salary of 29,861.
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 $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 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 25% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of St Thomas Minnesota philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 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. Of these students, 44% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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 $9,644 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 45% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 29,861.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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 42% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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. Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,861.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 140,768 |
| Communication & Journalism | 82,134 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 37,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 34,388 |
| History | 23,992 |
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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