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Philosophy & Religious Studies in Virginia

Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia

1,095 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 21st 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
Bachelor’s Degree 930
Associate Degree 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 17.9%
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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 & religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Virginia

In this state, philosophy & religious studies grads earn an average of $76,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
807 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,882. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,101. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $20,292. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

A typical student attending William & Mary will pay a net price of $19,442. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This public school has an average net price of $20,405.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $22,066. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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#8

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,465. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,479. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $66,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,302
Social Sciences 7,636
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,592
Communication & Journalism 2,555
English Language & Literature 1,778
History 1,500
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,110
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 808

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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