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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors, Liberty University came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 668 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 725 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Liberty University. This makes it the #185 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Liberty University paid an average of $382 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
The philosophy & religious studies program at Liberty University awarded 668 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 90 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 364 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 175 |
Online degrees for the Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from Liberty University in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 86 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Liberty University, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a associate's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Liberty 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 |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 763 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,369 |
| Communication & Journalism | 507 |
| History | 447 |
| Social Sciences | 374 |
| English Language & Literature | 227 |
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