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Religious Studies Schools in New York

157 students earned Religion degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Religious Studies is the 107th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in New York

Religion majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, a religion major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in New York

5,040 people in the state and 32,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to religion.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a religion grad in the state is $80,480, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in New York that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

In their early career, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz grads earn an average salary of $25,303. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

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

58% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $46,476. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 5.79 years to graduate. An average student at Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin will pay a net price of $6,100.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

#6

Touro College

New York
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. In their early career, Touro grads earn an average salary of $38,853.

#6

Yeshiva University

New York
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
335 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

New York University

New York
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#10

Yeshiva Derech Chaim

Brooklyn
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
127 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,972.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
156 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Religious Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers religion 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to religion.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Philosophy 167

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