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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Illinois

562 students earned Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 28th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 415
Master’s Degree 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 5,890 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $81,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,854 a year.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
181 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,485. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Spertus College

Chicago
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
285 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

#9

DePaul University

Chicago
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Mathematicians 29% $104,050
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Mathematical Science Professors 2% $57,330
Philosophy and Religion Professors 2% $75,270
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,292
Visual & Performing Arts 5,502
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,796
English Language & Literature 1,599
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 954

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

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