Master’s Degrees in General Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religion Majors
In 2020-2021, 15 earned their master's degree in philosophy and religion. This makes it the 297th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy and religion at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religion Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy and religion students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy and religion. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religion master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religion Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy and religion. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
Oklahoma Christian University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religion from OC.
Yale University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religion majors at Yale. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The philosophy and religion program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religion majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hampton University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in philosophy and religion from Hampton.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy and religion. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. The philosophy and religion program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Claremont School of Theology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy and religion. The philosophy and religion program at Claremont School of Theology awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religion that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,185 |
| Philosophy | 789 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 98 |
References
*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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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