Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,078 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies.
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 18,629 students earned theirPhilosophy & Religious Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Philosophy & Religious Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 43 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,781 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,893 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,216 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 695 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies of $39,740 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,072 |
| 4 years | $39,740 |
| 5 years | $47,196 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,273 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Beth Medrash Govoha tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,600 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 632 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 539 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United Talmudical Seminary is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 324 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 170 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 103 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 99 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshivath Viznitz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 99 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas is a popular choice for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9,248 |
| Philosophy | 8,973 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
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- College Factual
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- O*NET Online
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