Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,425 people earned their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. This makes it the 28th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy & religious studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,425 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 656 |
| Graduate Certificate | 530 |
Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $53,160. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,229 to a high of $55,824.
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 master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,709 |
| Women | 716 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy & religious studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
| White | 1,677 |
| International Students | 202 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 152 |
Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 307 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy & religious studies students seekinga master's degree is Beth Medrash Govoha. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,693 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Beth Medrash Govoha. Beth Medrash Govoha philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from SEBTS. Of these students, 40% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Biola. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that Biola graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Holy Apostles College and Seminary make a median salary of 53,160.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. Data shows that Ner Israel Rabbinical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Yale. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 28% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master'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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Columbia. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
Crown College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Crown. Of these students, 27% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Crown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz make a median salary of 53,160.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Northern Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 53,160.
American University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from The American University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. American University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
The 13th most popular school in the country for philosophy & religious studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Spertus College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies. Spertus College philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
Georgia State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Georgia State. About 31% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
Friends University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Friends University. About 75% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Friends University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,160.
Harvard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Harvard. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,160.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Boston College. Of these students, 28% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston College philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
Hartford Seminary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Hartford Seminary. About 63% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hartford Seminary philosophy & religious studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,160.
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| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
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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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