2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree School for You
Philosophy & Religious Studies is the #27 most popular major in Massachusetts with 587 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for philosophy and religious studies majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Boston College the best school in Massachusetts for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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Out of the 3 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 43 |
| Maine | 55 |
| Rhode Island | 78 |
| Connecticut | 271 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Philosophy & Religious Studies
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 10,054 |
| Religious Studies | 9,470 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 285 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 184 |
Majors Similar to Philosophy & Religious Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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