2025 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania is a good choice for students interested in a degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 215 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from University of Pennsylvania earn $40,181 more than the standard philosophy & religious studies graduate.

2

Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY

Any student pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies needs to look into Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

There were roughly 40 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in the most recent year we have data available. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from Jewish Theological Seminary of America earn $45,027 more than the typical philosophy & religious studies student.

3

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

It's difficult to beat Cornell University if you wish to pursue a degree in philosophy & religious studies. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 37 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

It is difficult to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a degree in philosophy & religious studies. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 77 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from University of Southern California receive $5,508 more than the typical philosophy & religious studies student.

5

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 97 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the philosophy & religious studies program report average early career earnings of $25,260.

6

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 769 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from Liberty University earn $5,499 more than the typical philosophy & religious studies student.

7

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were about 86 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.

8

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 110 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the philosophy & religious studies program at Boston College earn $14,473 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 48 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.

10

University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 97 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the philosophy & religious studies major at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make $9,200 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 117 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from Columbia University in the City of New York earn $19,796 more than the standard philosophy & religious studies grad.

12

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. This university ranks 2nd out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 72 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from University of Maryland - College Park earn $2,736 more than the typical philosophy & religious studies grad.

13

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 134 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients generally earn around $30,182 at the beginning of their careers.

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New York University
New York, NY

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 87 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from New York University earn $7,487 more than the typical philosophy & religious studies student.

15

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 94 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the philosophy & religious studies major at Emory University earn $26,112 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were about 91 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year. Those philosophy & religious studies students who get their degree from University of California - Berkeley make $3,483 more than the standard philosophy & religious studies student.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 97 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Madison get an earnings boost of around $3,103 above the average earnings of philosophy & religious studies graduates.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. This university ranks 1st out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 44 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

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Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 94 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients generally earn about $30,985 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. This university ranks 2nd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 98 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the philosophy & religious studies program earn about $34,011 in the first couple years of working.