Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 656 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. This makes it the 20th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $58,984. 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 $53,067 and the high is $91,069.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy & religious studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 63.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 414 |
| Women | 242 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 355 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Emory. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,984.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Columbia. Columbia University in the City of New York philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
Baylor University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Baylor. Baylor University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Harvard. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
Claremont School of Theology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Claremont School of Theology. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Claremont School of Theology philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 58,984.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yale. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,984.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Claremont Graduate University. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Claremont Graduate University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from SMU. Data shows that SMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,984.
Stanford University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Stanford. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Stanford University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
Princeton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Princeton. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Princeton University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Duke. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,984.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Boston U. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Boston University make a median salary of 58,984.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Vanderbilt. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 58,984.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from IU Bloomington. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,984.
New York University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from NYU. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at New York University make a median salary of 58,984.
Florida State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Florida State. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,984.
The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,984.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 36,300 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UC Irvine. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,984.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,723 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,184 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| History | 807 |
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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