Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 629 doctor's degrees were awarded to philosophy and religious studies majors. 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 and religious studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies is $52,125. 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 $45,194 to a high of $96,764.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy and religious studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. About 69.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 436 |
| Women | 193 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religious studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 355 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 63 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy and religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Emory University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Emory University awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Piedmont International University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Piedmont International University. Of these students, 24% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Columbia. About 41% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Baylor. About 15% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Harvard. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Claremont School of Theology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Claremont School of Theology awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy and 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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Yale. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Claremont Graduate University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Southern Methodist University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Stanford. Of these students, 30% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Princeton. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Duke. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Boston U. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Vanderbilt. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at IU Bloomington.
New York University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at New York University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Florida State. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% 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 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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at University of Virginia. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at UC Irvine.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 388 |
| Religious Studies | 212 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 22 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 7 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religious studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,356 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1,669 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,092 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,000 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 90 |
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*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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