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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Georgia

360 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Philosophy & Religious Studies major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Georgia

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 276
Master’s Degree 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 24.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Georgia

1,220 people in the state and 147,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy and religious studies.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Georgia

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $76,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
565 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820. 95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

#6

Berry College

Mount Berry
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,853. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#8

Morehouse College

Atlanta
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,825 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 96% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,588. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in GA

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $64,580
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $73,190
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7,724
Visual & Performing Arts 4,322
English Language & Literature 1,179
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 702
Theology & Religious Vocations 625

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

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