2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
2
Colleges in Massachusetts
37
Doctor's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in
philosophy & religious studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #20 out of 36 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for philosophy & religious studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 37 doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.
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Average Earnings
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
Other Factors We Consider
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
- Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to philosophy & religious studies students as compared to other majors.
- Major Demand - The number of philosophy & religious studies students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
- Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
- Student Debt - How much debt philosophy & religious studies students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy & religious studies related body.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy & religious studies students working on their doctor's degree.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.