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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy & religious studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Boston U. This makes it the #152 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from Boston U in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Boston U philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Boston U in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Boston University.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 61 |
| Religious Studies | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,123 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,023 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 94 |
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