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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 774 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in TX.

In this state, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 527
Master’s Degree 107
Associate Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.0%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 9,580 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 Texas

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $83,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,985 Total Students

In their early career, Southwestern Assemblies of God University grads earn an average salary of $34,652. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,309.

#4

Rice University

Houston
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,208.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,062 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.97 years to complete their degree at Wayland Baptist University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. 74% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,489 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,213 a year. An average student at UD will pay a net price of $22,162.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Mathematical Science Professors 15% $74,870
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $75,090
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Liberal Arts & Humanities 55,869
Visual & Performing Arts 7,696
English Language & Literature 3,182
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,774
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,650

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