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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in New York

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

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 210
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in New York

11,100 people in the state and 147,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy and religious studies.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in New York

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $93,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
594 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. An average student at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will pay a net price of $16,486. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#3

The New School

New York
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,274 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
360 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This private school has an average net price of $46,476.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $38,569. 65% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
336 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.79 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,100.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,147. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U.

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 21% $68,950
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $87,970
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Visual & Performing Arts 3,135
English Language & Literature 829
Theology & Religious Vocations 672
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 611
Liberal Arts & Humanities 395

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