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Religious Studies Doctor's Degree

Religious Studies Doctor’s Degrees

There are 590 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Religious Studies.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,248 degrees were awarded toReligious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious Studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 34
Associate’s Degree 1,364
Bachelor’s Degree 5,573
Master’s Degree 2,065
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 211

Earnings of Religious Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Religious Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,787
4 years $35,631
5 years $41,557

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 780 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Beth Medrash Govoha

Lakewood, NJ

The most popular school in the United States for Religious Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,600 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 632 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Yeshiva University

New York, NY

Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 476 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

United Talmudical Seminary is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 324 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 170 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.

#8

Seminary Bnos Chaim

Lakewood, NJ

Seminary Bnos Chaim is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 121 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Yeshivath Viznitz

Monsey, NY

Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 99 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas

Brooklyn, NY

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Talmudical Seminary of Bobov comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ner Israel Rabbinical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 61 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA

Gratz College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious Studies. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe

South Fallsburg, NY

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe is a popular choice for Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Religious Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Talmudic Studies 4,730
Religion/Religious Studies 2,675
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1,045
Christian Studies 618
Religion/Religious Studies, Other 70

Below are some popular majors similar to Religious Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Philosophy 8,973
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 224
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES 184

References

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