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Philosophy & Religious Studies in Connecticut

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Connecticut

271 students earned Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 26th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 152
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 1,840 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 Connecticut

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $80,500 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Connecticut that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $15,296.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
648 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#4

Hartford Seminary

Hartford
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
120 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#5

Wesleyan University

Middletown
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

In their early career, Wesleyan U grads earn an average salary of $49,408. This private school has an average net price of $28,813. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Trinity College

Hartford
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $61,447 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#7

Connecticut College

New London
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

An average student at Conn College will pay a net price of $30,977. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Sacred Heart grads earn an average salary of $53,558.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $20,830. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $42,096 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,723. In their early career, CCSU grads earn an average salary of $47,806. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac.

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,633.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Philosophy and Religion Professors 8% $71,400
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 5% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $78,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,207
Visual & Performing Arts 1,531
English Language & Literature 666
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 342
Theology & Religious Vocations 254

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

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