Master’s Degrees in General Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their master's degree in philosophy & religion. This earns it the #297 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for philosophy & religion majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy & religion. About 90.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religion master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religion Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy & religion. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their master'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 $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religion from SBTS.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religion from SEBTS.
University of St. Thomas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religion from UST.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Christian University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religion from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Institute of Lutheran Theology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religion from ILT.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy & religion that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,467 |
| Philosophy | 846 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 92 |
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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