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2022 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in Connecticut
75 Master's Degrees
Philosophy & Religious Studiesmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #29 out of the 37 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 75 master's degrees in philosophy and religious studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on philosophy and religious studies students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of philosophy and religious studies students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for philosophy and religious studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy and religious studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Philosophy & Religious Studies in Connecticut

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Master's in Philosophy & Religious Studies

#1

Hartford Seminary

Hartford, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Hartford Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Located in the city of Hartford, Hartford Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy and religious studies from Hartford Seminary

#2

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

University of Connecticut is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in philosophy and religious studies. UCONN is a very large public university located in the suburb of Storrs.More information about a master’s in philosophy and religious studies from University of Connecticut

Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 33 72
Rhode Island 30 3

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 40
Religious Studies 35

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 394
Theology & Religious Vocations 201
English Language & Literature 86
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 82
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 47

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.

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