1,291 colleges are offering Philosophy and Religious Studies program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,080 schools have the Philosophy and Religious Studies program and 299 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 18,794 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 280 students earned undergraduate certificate, 1,582 students earned associate's, 13,916 students earned bachelor's, and 2,886 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Philosophy and Religious Studies Program is $34,485
Colleges Offering Philosophy and Religious Studies and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Philosophy and Religious Studies program is $10,823 for state residents and $33,294 for out-of-state students. For graduate Philosophy and Religious Studies programs, the average tuition is $13,078 for state residents and $24,656 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Philosophy and Religious Studies schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 185 | 1,582 | 1,022 | 560 |
| Bachelor | 1,080 | 13,916 | 8,809 | 5,107 |
| Master | 299 | 2,229 | 1,523 | 706 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 140 | 650 | 420 | 230 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 23 | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 64 | 254 | 70 | 184 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 66 | 130 | 74 | 56 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 17 | 394 | 383 | 11 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Philosophy and Religious Studies Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Philosophy and Religious Studies is $34,485. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Philosophy and Religious Studies Master's degree is $42,679.
The average loan debt of the completers in Philosophy and Religious Studies programs is $20,918
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $209. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Philosophy and Religious Studies program, the graduates from University of Pennsylvania have the highest earning of $69,038 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Jewish Theological Seminary of America and Arizona State University Campus Immersion follow it with average earning $56,105 and $48,625 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | $69,038 | $5,753 | $19,500 | $195 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | $65,545 | $56,105 | $4,675 | $19,500 | $195 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $32,193 | $48,625 | $4,052 | $19,438 | $195 |
| San Francisco State University | $19,304 | $46,469 | $3,872 | $15,000 | $150 |
| New York University | $60,438 | $44,647 | $3,721 | $23,256 | $232 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Philosophy and Religious Studies Sub Major Programs
In Philosophy and Religious Studies area, the graduates who completing Philosophy program have the highest salary of $34,901 and Religion/Religious Studies program have the second highest salary of $33,573 in average.
Philosophy Master's program has $51,108 average salary and Religion/Religious Studies program completers earn $41,094 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Philosophy and Religious Studies area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $34,901 | $2,908 | $20,300 | $203 |
| Master's | $51,108 | $4,259 | $51,250 | $576 |
| Religion/Religious Studies Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $25,706 | $2,142 | $24,674 | $247 |
| Bachelor's | $33,573 | $2,798 | $23,123 | $231 |
| Master's | $41,094 | $3,425 | $34,546 | $389 |
| Doctoral | $54,730 | $4,561 | $82,992 | $933 |
| First Professional Degree | $65,624 | $5,469 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
