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Philosophy & Religious Studies in New Jersey

Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in New Jersey

2,478 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 657
Post-Master’s Certificate 396
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 396
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a philosophy & religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy & religious studies majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 94.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 0.9%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in New Jersey

2,810 people in the state and 147,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy & religious studies.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, philosophy & religious studies grads earn an average of $96,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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There are 6 colleges in New Jersey that offer philosophy & religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

548 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Princeton University

Princeton
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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Drew University

Madison
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
258 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 89% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,059.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Social Sciences 349
Theology & Religious Vocations 268
English Language & Literature 232
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 106
Communication & Journalism 102
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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