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 Yale ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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The religion major at Yale 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, Yale University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in religion from Yale. This makes it the #5 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Learn more about Yale tuition and fees.
The religion program at Yale awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 religion majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Yale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 47 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.