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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Missouri

219 students earned Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

A Philosophy & Religious Studies major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 179
Master’s Degree 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Missouri

2,010 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a philosophy and religious studies grad in the state is $72,220, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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

#1

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at SLU will pay a net price of $25,039.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. 54% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
42 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Conception Seminary College.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,862 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,301.

#8

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. In their early career, Rockhurst grads earn an average salary of $50,571.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
739 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. This private school has an average net price of $20,946. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 25% $65,580
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Philosophy and Religion Professors 19% $66,400
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $76,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 8,280
Visual & Performing Arts 1,911
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,382
English Language & Literature 846
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 506

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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