Other Philosophy & Religious Studies

Types of Degrees Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other philosophy & religious studies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	92
Doctor’s Degree	10
Graduate Certificate	1

What Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other philosophy & religious studies majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Skills for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other philosophy & religious studies:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

As a other philosophy & religious studies major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Major?

People with a other philosophy & religious studies degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors	12.3%	$71,890

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Philosophy & Religious Studies?

This major attracts more men than women. About 66% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other philosophy & religious studies majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	7
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	51
International Students	5
Other Races/Ethnicities	18

Geographic Diversity

Other Philosophy & Religious Studies appeals to people across the globe. About 5.4% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Philosophy & Religious Studies

Some degrees associated with other philosophy & religious studies may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other philosophy & religious studies careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Master’s Degree	12.9%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	0.6%
Doctoral Degree	72.7%
Post-Doctoral Training	12.3%

Online Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	1	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	2	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	6	0
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	3	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1	1

Majors Related to Other Philosophy & Religious Studies

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other philosophy & religious studies.

Major	Number of Grads
Religious Studies	9,587
Philosophy	9,331
General Philosophy & Religious Studies	181

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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