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179 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
98 Master's Degrees Annually
#263 in Popularity
$82,420 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Other Philosophy & Religion Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other philosophy and religious studies graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 179
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree 7
Graduate Certificate 1

What Other Philosophy & Religion Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to other philosophy and religious studies were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in other philosophy and religious studies should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

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  • Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
  • Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Skills for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

When studying other philosophy and religious studies, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

As you progress with your other philosophy and religious studies degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

What Can You Do With a Other Philosophy & Religion Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other philosophy and religious studies:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 12.3% $71,890

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Philosophy & Religion?

179 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
39% Percent Women
26% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This is a less frequently chosen undergraduate major. Only 179 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in other philosophy and religious studies in 2021, making it rank #263 in popularity. This major tends to be male dominated. About 61% of recent graduates are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other philosophy and religious studies majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 121
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 16

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other Philosophy & Religious Studies. About 2.8% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

  • China
  • United Kingdom
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • South Korea

How Much Do Other Philosophy & Religion Majors Make?

Bachelor’s Degree Starting Salary

The U.S. Department of Education found that students who graduated in 2017-2019 with a bachelor’s degree in other philosophy and religious studies made a median starting salary of $24,267 per year. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $24,267 (25th percentile) and $24,267 (75th percentile).

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We don’t know for sure if all of these people took jobs related to other philosophy and religious studies so take that into consideration.

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to other philosophy and religious studies is $82,420. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

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Some degrees associated with other philosophy and religious studies may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other philosophy and religious studies careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Master’s Degree 12.9%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. 0.6%
Doctoral Degree 72.7%
Post-Doctoral Training 12.3%

Online Other Philosophy & Religion Programs

In 2020-2021, 62 schools offered a other philosophy and religious studies program of some type. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 1 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 0 0
Bachelor’s Degree 3 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 7 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 3 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Other Philosophy & Religion Worth It?

The median salary for a other philosophy and religious studies grad is $82,420 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 107% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $850,400 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other philosophy and religious studies.

Major Number of Grads
Philosophy 10,054
Religious Studies 9,470
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 184

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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