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. We've also included details on how Emory ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religion.
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Emory was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for religion majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in religion from Emory. This makes it the #113 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Emory was $2,497 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in religion from Emory in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Emory religion bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Emory Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from Emory in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.