2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, philosophy and religious studies was ranked #28 in the country. In fact 19,993 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 176 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Philosophy & Religious Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Madison to be the most popular school for philosophy and religious studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.
About 40% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 60% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular philosophy and religious studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 41% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 59% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
Women make up 52% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Notre Dame helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular philosophy and religious studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.
About 27% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 73% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 33 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at IU Bloomington, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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Miami University - Oxford came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Oxford.
Women make up 31% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Loyola University Chicago ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
About 55% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 45% are male.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Champaign.
Women make up 26% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.
Of the 28 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Ohio State, 68% are male and 32% are female.
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Hillsdale College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the distant town of Hillsdale, Hillsdale College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 43% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 28 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Franciscan U, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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Hebrew Theological College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. HTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Skokie.
About 70% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Wabash College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the distant town of Crawfordsville, Wabash is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
Of the 22 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Purdue, 68% are male and 32% are female.
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University of Illinois at Chicago came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 57% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Northwestern University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
Of the 21 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Northwestern, 57% are male and 43% are female.
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Augustana College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Rock Island, Augustana is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 60% are male.
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Central Michigan University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Oberlin College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the fringe town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 50% are male.
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With a ranking of #18, Hope College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 44% are male.
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University of Dayton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
About 33% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Grand Valley State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.
Women make up 35% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
About 47% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 53% are male.
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Michigan State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.
About 53% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 47% are male.
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Marquette University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 59% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Wheaton College Illinois | Wheaton, IL |
| 29 | Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH |
| 29 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 29 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 29 | Kenyon College | Gambier, OH |
| 29 | Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL |
| 35 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| 35 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL |
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best philosophy and religious studies schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 317 |
| Michigan | 380 |
| Ohio | 444 |
| Illinois | 562 |
| Wisconsin | 236 |
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 28 schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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