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420 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 72 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 4 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.6% of philosophy and religious studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 420 graduate certificates were awarded to philosophy and religious studies majors. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for philosophy and religious studies majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

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 graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. About 87.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 368
Women 52
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religious studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 379
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 72 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Beth Medrash Govoha

Lakewood, New Jersey
329 Yearly Graduations

The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religious studies students seekinga graduate certificate is Beth Medrash Govoha. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 329 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from Beth Medrash Govoha.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Harvard. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. 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. The philosophy and religious studies program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Spring Hill College

Mobile, Alabama
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spring Hill College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,704 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from Spring Hill. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Texas State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#6

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at University of Maryland - Baltimore awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#7

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Duke. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#8

Hartford Seminary

Hartford, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hartford Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The philosophy and religious studies program at Hartford Seminary awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

The General Theological Seminary

New York, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The General Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at GTS. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Trinity International University - Illinois. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from TIU Illinois.

#9

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from U-M.

3 Yearly Graduations

The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,748 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,994 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Connecticut is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at UCONN.

#14

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Texas Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at SUNY Stony Brook.

#16

Starr King School for Ministry

Berkeley, California
1 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Starr King School for Ministry. The philosophy and religious studies program at Starr King School for Ministry awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

1 Yearly Graduations

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
1 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from Syracuse.

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
1 Yearly Graduations

University of Southern California comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at University of Southern California awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Mary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in philosophy and religious studies from UMary.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Religious Studies 372
Philosophy 43
General Philosophy & Religion 4
Other Philosophy & Religion 1

Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religious studies that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theology & Religious Vocations 904
Visual & Performing Arts 865
English Language & Literature 565
Liberal Arts & Humanities 546
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 254

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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