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Religious Studies in New York

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Religious Studies Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 3,181 students earned their Religion degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Religious Studies is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,008
Associate Degree 782
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 221
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 221
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 221
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, a religion major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 92.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in New York

There are 5,040 people in the state and 32,950 people in the nation working in religion jobs.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in New York

In this state, religion grads earn an average of $80,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Yeshiva University

New York
547 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $39,536.

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,268 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,456. Graduates earn an average $21,139 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $10,451.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Graduates earn an average $25,303 after graduation. An average student at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will pay a net price of $16,486.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
457 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 76% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas will pay a net price of $17,949.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
565 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $17,592 a year. 57% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
423 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $14,535 after graduation. 96% of students get financical aid.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
525 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,081. 40 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe

South Fallsburg
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
240 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $11,215.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
418 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $14,734 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion will pay a net price of $5,173. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Religious Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 21% $68,950
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Philosophy 876
General Philosophy & Religion 20
Other Philosophy & Religion 16

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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