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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 982 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in PA.

A Philosophy & Religious Studies major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 816
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Associate Degree 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

8,470 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a philosophy and religious studies grad in the state is $88,390, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#3

Gratz College

Melrose Park
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,562 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Graduates earn an average $87,824 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,358 a year. 66% of the teachers are full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
132 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $8,440. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

#10

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,129 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Philosophy and Religion Professors 10% $74,380
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Visual & Performing Arts 5,464
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,589
English Language & Literature 2,602
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,146

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