Bachelor’s Degrees in General Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religion Majors
In 2020-2021, 138 bachelor's degrees were awarded to philosophy and religion majors. This makes it the 278th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy and religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 138 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religion Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for philosophy and religion majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religion. About 59.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 56 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religion bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religion Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religion students seekinga bachelor's degree is Saint Joseph Seminary College. The philosophy and religion program at Saint Joseph Seminary College awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pace University - New York. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. The philosophy and religion program at Pace University - New York awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Berry College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Berry. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Flagler College - St Augustine. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,864 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Flagler St. Augustine. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Washington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religion. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from CWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Pontifical College Josephinum comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Pontifical College Josephinum.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,402 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,400 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at NWU.
Valdosta State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at VSU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stockton University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Stockton State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from SBTS.
Piedmont College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religion. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. The philosophy and religion program at Piedmont College awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
SUNY Old Westbury is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,271 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at SUNY Old Westbury. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hillsdale College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,360 per year. The philosophy and religion program at Hillsdale College awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Southwestern College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religion. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from SC.
Christian Brothers University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Christian Brothers.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wesleyan College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,531 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from Wesleyan College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Martin Methodist College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religion. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Martin Methodist.
Tennessee Wesleyan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from TWU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from ASU - Tempe. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Barton College. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Barton College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religion that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,334 |
| Religious Studies | 6,034 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 179 |
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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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