Doctor’s Degrees in General Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 19 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy & religion. This earns it the #188 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy & religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 122 |
| Master’s Degree | 20 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religion Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy & religion students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy & religion. About 57.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religion doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religion Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy & religion. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Claremont School of Theology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religion from Claremont School of Theology. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iliff School of Theology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religion from Iliff School of Theology. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religion from SEBTS.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is United Lutheran Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religion from ULS.
Omega Graduate School is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religion from Omega Graduate School. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy & religion that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 399 |
| Religious Studies | 228 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 10 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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