Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 1,078 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.9% of Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 18,629 people earned theirPhilosophy & Religious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Philosophy & Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 43 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,781 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,893 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,216 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 695 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies of $39,740 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,072 |
| 4 years | $39,740 |
| 5 years | $47,196 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Philosophy & Religious Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. About 69.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,597 |
| Women | 694 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,519 | 66.3% |
| Asian | 81 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 83 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 249 | 10.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,273 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Beth Medrash Govoha tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,600 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 539 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 209 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 103 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9,248 |
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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