by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 51 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of philosophy & religious studies. Combined, these schools handed out 2,087 master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.
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The philosophy & religious studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality philosophy & religious studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies.
It is difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Pennsylvania
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Duke University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies needs to take a look at Boston College. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Boston College
It is hard to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Emory University
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Vanderbilt University
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from American University
USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Southern California
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,185 |
| Philosophy | 789 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 98 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16,693 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 14,027 |
| Communication & Journalism | 10,997 |
| English Language & Literature | 7,909 |
| History | 3,509 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3,139 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,909 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,044 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,942 |
