Master’s Degrees in General Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religion Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned their master's degree in philosophy and 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for philosophy and religion majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy and religion. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religion master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religion Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy and religion. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religion students seekinga master's degree is Oklahoma Christian University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. The philosophy and religion program at Oklahoma Christian University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religion students seekinga master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religion from Yale. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religion. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at SBTS.
Hampton University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year. The philosophy and religion program at Hampton University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at SEBTS.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Claremont School of Theology. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Claremont School of Theology.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religion that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,185 |
| Philosophy | 789 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 98 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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