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Philosophy & Religious Studies in Washington

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 331 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 321
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 3,390 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 Washington

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $75,940 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,109. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 87% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
318 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,996 a year. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Faith. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Puget Sound grads earn an average salary of $42,979.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $12,335. 77% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at PLU. In their early career, PLU grads earn an average salary of $49,192.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 21% $65,090
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Mathematical Science Professors 18% $63,030
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $67,040
Mathematicians 6% $119,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 17,408
Visual & Performing Arts 1,718
English Language & Literature 896
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 603
Theology & Religious Vocations 268

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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