Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 657 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. This earns it the #20 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy & religious studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 657 |
| Graduate Certificate | 524 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $52,125. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,194 and the high is $96,764.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $62,719. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $126,032 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $59,759.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 64.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 425 |
| Women | 232 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 380 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy & religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Emory University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Emory. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Columbia. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Piedmont International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Piedmont International University. About 42% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Harvard. Of these students, 61% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baylor University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,772 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Baylor. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Claremont School of Theology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Claremont School of Theology. Of these students, 44% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UNC Chapel Hill. About 23% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Claremont Graduate University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Claremont Graduate University. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yale. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Boston U. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Princeton. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Duke. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Vanderbilt. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Southern Methodist University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from SMU.
Stanford University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Stanford.
University of California - Irvine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UC Irvine. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Florida State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from IU Bloomington.
The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from NYU.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 413 | |
| 211 | |
| 25 | |
| 8 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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