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Religion in Pennsylvania

Religion Schools in Pennsylvania

231 Religion students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Religion major is the 133rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 86.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 1,480 people in the state and 32,950 people in the nation working in religion jobs.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, religion grads earn an average of $84,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
160 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Temple University

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

This public school has an average net price of $23,742. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. 93% of students get financical aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,559. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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#7

Cairn University

Langhorne
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $25,930. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#8

Gratz College

Melrose Park
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Religion Careers in PA

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 10% $74,380
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Philosophy 77
General Philosophy & Religion 2
Other Philosophy & Religion 2

View all majors related to Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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