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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Texas

163 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 30th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Texas

Philosophy & Religious Studies 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) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 9,580 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Texas

In this state, philosophy and religious studies grads earn an average of $83,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,062 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,281 a year. This private school has an average net price of $25,086. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Rice University

Houston
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,196 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,887. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,489 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,162. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,714 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,416 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $21,789.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Mathematical Science Professors 15% $74,870
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $75,090
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,187
Visual & Performing Arts 1,011
English Language & Literature 542
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 229
Liberal Arts & Humanities 219

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