Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,236 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 | 2,236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 657 |
| Graduate Certificate | 524 |
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 $46,468. 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 $43,932 to a high of $51,852.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies is $43,300. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $43,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,373.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. About 68.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,525 |
| Women | 711 |
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 | 134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
| White | 1,561 |
| International Students | 189 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 124 |
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 $24,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,360 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.
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 $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 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. About 32% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Piedmont International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. 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 $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from Piedmont International University. Of these students, 18% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 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.
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 $13,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,700 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.
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 $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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. About 25% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 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. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $28,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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.
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 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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 $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 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. About 85% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 76% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 40% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $31,172 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 67% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 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. Of these students, 45% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 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 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,332 | |
| 806 | |
| 73 | |
| 25 |
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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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