by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religion.
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The religion major at Vanderbilt is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Religious Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in religion from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #27 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 religion majors earned their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in religion.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 3 religion students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 27 |
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