Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies is offered at 1,078 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.9% of Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 18,629 degrees were awarded toPhilosophy & Religious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Philosophy & Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 43 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,781 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,893 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,216 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 695 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies of $39,740 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,072 |
| 4 years | $39,740 |
| 5 years | $47,196 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Philosophy & Religious Studies students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 414 |
| Women | 290 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 51.7% |
| Asian | 30 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 6.8% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 140 | 19.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,273 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Philosophy & Religious Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. This school awarded 1,600 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 476 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 324 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 209 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 141 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminary Bnos Chaim comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 121 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 103 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 99 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9,248 |
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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