by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for religion majors, Columbia came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in religion from Columbia. This makes it the #19 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about Columbia tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in religion from Columbia. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its religion bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Of the 9 religion students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 78 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.