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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 588 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in MA.

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 457
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.4%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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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 and religious studies.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $92,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer philosophy and 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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

#2

Harvard University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,038. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. 44% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $37,494.

#7

Wellesley College

Wellesley
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,175 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

In their early career, Holy Cross grads earn an average salary of $64,279. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

#9

Williams College

Williamstown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,497. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 62% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $75,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Visual & Performing Arts 5,195
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,382
English Language & Literature 2,015
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,027
Theology & Religious Vocations 818

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