Doctor’s Degrees in Religious Studies
Education Levels of Religion Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 228 people earned their doctor's degree in religion. This earns it the #81 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,554 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,467 |
| Associate Degree | 1,461 |
| Graduate Certificate | 479 |
| Basic Certificate | 364 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 228 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Religion Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in religion is $53,067. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,109 to a high of $56,026.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in religion. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 84 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of religion doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 138 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Religion Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in religion. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for religion students seekinga doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Emory. Of these students, 59% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Emory University religion graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,067.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in religion from SMU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religion at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 53,067.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Claremont Graduate University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Baylor University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Baylor. Data shows that Baylor graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from DU. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Denver religion graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,067.
The 5th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from University of Virginia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Liberty University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religion at Liberty University make a median salary of 53,067.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Columbia. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religion at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 53,067.
Harvard University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Harvard. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School religion graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,067.
The 9th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Princeton. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in religion from HUC - JIR. Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion religion graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,067.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Boston U. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
Yeshiva Derech Chaim comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Yeshiva Derech Chaim. Those who complete their doctor's degree in religion at Yeshiva Derech Chaim make a median salary of 53,067.
Duke University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Duke. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
Yale University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in religion. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Yale. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
The 17th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 55% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Vanderbilt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,067.
The 18th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religion from NYU. New York University religion graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,067.
The 18th most popular school in the country for religion majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rice University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in religion from Rice. Rice University religion graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,067.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to religion that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 399 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 19 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 10 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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