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Philosophy & Religious Studies in Pennsylvania

Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

826 students earned Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 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 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 8,470 people in the state and 147,040 people in the nation working in philosophy & religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, philosophy & religious studies grads earn an average of $88,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

#1

Villanova University

Villanova
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,090. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
180 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,331. Of all the students who attend this school, 17% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
160 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $24,128.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Social Sciences 1,001
Theology & Religious Vocations 752
English Language & Literature 458
Communication & Journalism 367
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 157
History 132
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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