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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies

148 Colleges in the United States
1,625 Associate Degrees
$37,150 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking an Associate Degree in philosophy and religious studies, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #35 one in the country in terms of popularity.While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 148 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,625 associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy & Religious Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies The philosophy and religious studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality philosophy and religious studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for philosophy and religious studies.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies Students Working on Their Associate

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
531 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Yeshiva University is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. Located in the large city of New York, Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 531 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
94 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Liberty University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in philosophy and religious studies in Virginia.

There were approximately 94 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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49 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Waxahachie.

There were roughly 49 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Elyon College
Brooklyn, NY
27 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in philosophy and religious studies needs to check out Elyon College. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Elyon College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 27 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Elyon College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

There were roughly 21 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
17 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 17 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
17 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 17 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were about 15 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent year we have data available.

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15 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mt. SAC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Walnut.

There were approximately 15 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 15 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Chula Vista.

There were approximately 15 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SWC Chula Vista in the most recent year we have data available.

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Seminary Bnos Chaim
Lakewood, NJ
13 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Seminary Bnos Chaim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. More information about a associate in philosophy and religious studies from Seminary Bnos Chaim

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were roughly 12 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 12 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.

There were roughly 12 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

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11 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 11 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
11 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Torrance.

There were roughly 11 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Grace College of Divinity
Fayetteville, NC
11 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Grace College of Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.

There were roughly 11 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Grace College of Divinity in the most recent data year.

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
9 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

East Los Angeles College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.

There were approximately 9 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
9 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were approximately 9 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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9 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 9 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent year we have data available.

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8 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a fairly large student population. More information about a associate in philosophy and religious studies from Pasadena City College

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8 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 8 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

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8 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 8 philosophy and religious studies students who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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8 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In HI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 8 philosophy and religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Pacific Rim Christian University in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies award.

Rank College Location
26 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
26 San Diego City College San Diego, CA
26 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
26 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
26 College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID
26 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
26 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA
26 Clovis Community College Fresno, CA

Philosophy & Religious Studies by Region

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Southwest
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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 1,187
Philosophy 438

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 403,365
Visual & Performing Arts 20,693
English Language & Literature 3,425
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,918
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,124

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