2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 193 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.
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2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Madison the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for philosophy and religious studies students. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.
After completing their degree, philosophy and religious studies graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debt load of $19,712.
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The excellent programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best philosophy and religious studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at U-M take out an average of $19,549 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
On average, philosophy and religious studies graduates from UChicago take out $20,925 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 193 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the # 4 spot on the list. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Loyola University Chicago ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at Loyola Chicago take out is $25,530.
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With a ranking of #7, Franciscan University of Steubenville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at Franciscan U take out is $25,625.
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With a ranking of #8, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
After completing their degree, philosophy and religious studies graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debt load of $25,414.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at UIUC take out is $16,590.
Miami University - Oxford ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.
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Marquette University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
While working on their degree, philosophy and religious studies majors at Marquette accumulate an average of around $17,990 in student debt.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at UW - Stevens Point take out is $23,624.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
On average, philosophy and religious studies graduates from UWM take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Northwestern University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
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Hillsdale College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Hillsdale, Hillsdale College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Spertus College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular philosophy and religious studies programs. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Hebrew Theological College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. HTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Skokie.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lisle, Northern Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #21, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.
DePaul University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
On average, philosophy and religious studies graduates from DePaul take out $28,696 in student loans while working on their degree.
Wabash College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of Crawfordsville, Wabash is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, philosophy and religious studies graduates from Wabash take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #24, Western Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #24 on the list. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH |
| 30 | John Carroll University | University Heights, OH |
| 30 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH |
| 30 | Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH |
| 30 | University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| 30 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 30 | Hope College | Holland, MI |
| 30 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| 38 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI |
| 38 | Bowling Green State University - Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH |
| 38 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | Detroit, MI |
| 38 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH |
| 38 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 38 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best philosophy and religious studies colleges 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 26 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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