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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 289 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in TN.

A Philosophy & Religious Studies major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Tennessee

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 225
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 2,120 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a philosophy and religious studies grad in the state is $75,500, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Belmont University

Nashville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,613 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#6

Union University

Jackson
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 60% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

#7

Johnson University

Knoxville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,671. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,794 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,752. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,660 a year. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

#10

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Carson - Newman will pay a net price of $17,982.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in TN

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $64,800
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,710
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 11% $61,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10,186
Visual & Performing Arts 2,629
Theology & Religious Vocations 888
English Language & Literature 834
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 445

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