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Philosophy & Religious Studies in Virginia

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 62 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 4,830 people in the state and 147,040 people in the nation working in philosophy and religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Virginia

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $76,950 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,301. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Hampton. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,387 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. An average student at Regent will pay a net price of $24,888.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Mathematicians 34% $123,160
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $66,220
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,630
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,327
Visual & Performing Arts 522
English Language & Literature 292
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 71
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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