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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

122 students earned Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 27th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

8,470 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a philosophy and religious studies grad in the state is $88,390, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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

#1

Villanova University

Villanova
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Graduates earn an average $77,358 after graduation.

#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,932 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
180 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,504. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
160 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 79% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $23,888. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,484. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
179 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Philosophy and Religion Professors 10% $74,380
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Theology & Religious Vocations 752
Visual & Performing Arts 745
English Language & Literature 458
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 157
Liberal Arts & Humanities 69

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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