Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 629 earned their doctor's degree in philosophy and 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 and religious studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,087 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 629 |
| Graduate Certificate | 420 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy and 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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. About 69.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 436 |
| Women | 193 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religious studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 355 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 63 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy and religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religious studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Emory. Of these students, 44% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Piedmont International University. 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 $8,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Piedmont International University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Columbia. Of these students, 41% were women and 6% 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 and religious studies. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Baylor University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 15% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Harvard. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Claremont School of Theology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Claremont School of Theology. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and 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. The philosophy and religious studies program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Yale University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Yale. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Claremont Graduate University. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at SMU. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Stanford. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Princeton. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Duke. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Boston University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Boston U. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Vanderbilt. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from IU Bloomington.
The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy and 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at NYU. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Florida State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from University of Virginia. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from UC Irvine.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 388 |
| Religious Studies | 212 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 22 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 7 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religious studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,356 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1,669 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,092 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,000 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 90 |
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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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