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Religious Studies Schools in District of Columbia

68 students earned Religion degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Religious Studies major is the 93rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in District of Columbia

Religion majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a religion major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in District of Columbia

990 people in the state and 32,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to religion.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a religion grad in the state is $84,880, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $34,684. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,801 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,108. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

#4

American University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $40,088. 57% of the teachers are full time.

Religious Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $78,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to religion.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Philosophy 142

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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