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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Illinois

147 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Illinois

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 65.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 5,890 people in the state and 147,040 people in the nation working in philosophy and religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a philosophy and religious studies grad in the state is $81,200, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Spertus College

Chicago
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

9% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
285 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,434. In their early career, Loyola Chicago grads earn an average salary of $52,854. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,408 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 49% of the teachers are full time. An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $31,174.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,426 after graduation.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Mathematicians 29% $104,050
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Mathematical Science Professors 2% $57,330
Philosophy and Religion Professors 2% $75,270
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,054
Visual & Performing Arts 1,053
English Language & Literature 305
Liberal Arts & Humanities 290
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 211

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

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