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Philosophy & Religious Studies in Massachusetts

Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts

628 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 497
Master’s Degree 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a philosophy & religious studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy & religious studies majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Massachusetts

6,910 people in the state and 147,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy & religious studies.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $92,200 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $39,090.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,500. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,779. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,846. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,439.

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#5

Tufts University

Medford
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 46% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,123.

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#7

Wellesley College

Wellesley
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,310. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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#9

Williams College

Williamstown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,775. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,642. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Sciences 8,752
Communication & Journalism 3,623
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,382
English Language & Literature 2,015
History 1,281
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,027
Theology & Religious Vocations 818
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 699

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