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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 4,094 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in NY.

A Philosophy & Religious Studies major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,746
Associate Degree 789
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 222
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 222
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 222
Master’s Degree 210
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 83.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in New York

11,100 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 New York

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $93,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

#1

Yeshiva University

New York
551 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Yeshiva.

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,268 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $21,139 after graduation.

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,451. Graduates earn an average $18,492 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
594 Total Students

An average student at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will pay a net price of $16,486. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
457 Total Students

In their early career, Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas grads earn an average salary of $20,654. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation. 65% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $38,569.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
565 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $2,590. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
423 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $2,775. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
525 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,081. 40 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 21% $68,950
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $87,970
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 19,150
Visual & Performing Arts 16,536
English Language & Literature 4,365
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,129
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,145

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