2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree School for You
Philosophy & Religious Studies is the #28 most popular major in the country with 19,993 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 295 schools in the United States to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the philosophy and religious studies master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Master's in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our analysis found Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for philosophy and religious studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest.
Women make up 25% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 17% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 83% are male.
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Out of the 295 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont International University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Piedmont International University, 90% are male and 10% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Holy Apostles College and Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular philosophy and religious studies schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 17% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Yale University is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Yale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.
About 27% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 73% are male.
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The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools ranking. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York.
Of the 31 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at The Graduate Center, 52% are male and 48% are female.
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Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Women make up 29% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #8, Crown College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
About 26% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 74% are male.
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Northern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lisle, Northern Seminary 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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American University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. The American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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Spertus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Women make up 52% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #12, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Women make up 38% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Harvard University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.
About 50% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Friends University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 24 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Friends University, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 46% are male.
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Boston College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 23% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Hartford Seminary landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Hartford Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford.
Women make up 52% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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San Francisco State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 21% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Wayland Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Plainview.
Women make up 37% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #18, The New School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Of the 19 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at New School University, 95% are male and 5% are female.
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Of the 19 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 32% are male and 68% are female.
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Claremont School of Theology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Claremont School of Theology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont.
Women make up 39% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Santa Clara University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 65% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #24, Denver Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 16 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Denver Seminary, 56% are male and 44% are female.
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Johnson University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools list. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.
Of the 14 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Johnson University, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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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 Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX |
| 46 | California Institute of Integral Studies | San Francisco, CA |
| 46 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 46 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 50 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 50 | Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, TN |
| 50 | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 50 | Graceland University - Lamoni | Lamoni, IA |
| 50 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| 50 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 50 | Hebrew College | Newton Centre, MA |
| 50 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| 50 | Grace College of Divinity | Fayetteville, NC |
| 50 | New York University | New York, NY |
| 50 | Amridge University | Montgomery, AL |
| 50 | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Jackson, MS |
| 50 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
| 50 | University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI |
Philosophy & Religious Studies by Region
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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 Related Majors
| 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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