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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 68 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.8%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in District of Columbia

There are 2,460 people in the state and 147,040 people in the nation working in philosophy and religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $113,120 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

American University

Washington
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $40,088. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,584 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $126,280
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $78,980
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $84,970
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
Visual & Performing Arts 192
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 105
English Language & Literature 67
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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