Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,425 people earned their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. This earns it the #28 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 & religious studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,425 |
| Associate Degree | 1,826 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 656 |
| Graduate Certificate | 530 |
| Basic Certificate | 505 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $53,160. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,229 and the high is $55,824.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy & religious studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,709 |
| Women | 716 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
| White | 1,677 |
| International Students | 202 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 152 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 307 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Beth Medrash Govoha tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,693 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Beth Medrash Govoha. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Beth Medrash Govoha make a median salary of 53,160.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from SEBTS. About 40% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 53,160.
Biola University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Biola. Of these students, 13% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Biola University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Of these students, 14% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Holy Apostles College and Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ner Israel Rabbinical College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. Ner Israel Rabbinical College philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
Yale University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yale. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Yale University make a median salary of 53,160.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from The Graduate Center. About 28% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Columbia. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Crown College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Crown. About 27% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Crown College philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Data shows that Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Northern Seminary. Of these students, 10% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northern Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
Spertus College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Spertus College make a median salary of 53,160.
The 13th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from The American University. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at American University make a median salary of 53,160.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Georgia State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Georgia State University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Friends University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Friends University. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Friends University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Harvard. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Harvard University make a median salary of 53,160.
The 19th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Boston College. About 28% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Boston College make a median salary of 53,160.
The 20th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hartford Seminary. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Hartford Seminary. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Hartford Seminary make a median salary of 53,160.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13,310 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,991 |
| History | 3,626 |
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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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