Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,087 students earned their master's degree in philosophy and 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 and religious studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,685 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,087 |
| Associate Degree | 1,616 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 629 |
| Basic Certificate | 505 |
| Graduate Certificate | 420 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 51 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies is $46,468. 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 $43,932 and the high is $51,852.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for philosophy and religious studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. About 68.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,423 |
| Women | 664 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religious studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 96 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 1,368 |
| International Students | 177 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 133 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 307 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy and 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 and religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Beth Medrash Govoha.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Biola University awarded 76 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Piedmont International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Piedmont International University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy and 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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,500 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Ner Israel Rabbinical College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Yale University awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religious studies from The Graduate Center. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy and 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 $27,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,350 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Crown College awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Northern Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Spertus College. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies.
American University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at The American University. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at University of Virginia. About 54% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Georgia State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy and 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 $30,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Friends University. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy and 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Harvard. Of these students, 50% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Boston College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Hartford Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Hartford Seminary awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,185 |
| Philosophy | 789 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 98 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 15 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religious studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 15,845 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 14,027 |
| English Language & Literature | 7,909 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,909 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 2,044 |
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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