2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree School for You
With 1,259 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, philosophy and religious studies is the #21 most popular major in Virginia.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular master's degree 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.
2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Master's in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the most popular school for philosophy and religious studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
About 54% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 46% are male.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 2 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
Of the 7 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Virginia Tech, 86% are male and 14% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Of the 7 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at GMU, 71% are male and 29% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hampton University is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Women make up 50% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 675 |
| West Virginia | 73 |
| Mississippi | 52 |
| South Carolina | 199 |
| Florida | 520 |
| Arkansas | 67 |
| Alabama | 192 |
| Kentucky | 105 |
| Georgia | 357 |
| Tennessee | 289 |
| Louisiana | 135 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies Related Majors
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 5 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.