by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy & religious studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,404 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The philosophy & religious studies bachelor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy & religious studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
The philosophy & religious studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies.
It is difficult to beat University of Chicago if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Notre Dame
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Wisconsin - Madison
It is hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Marquette University
Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wheaton.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Wheaton College Illinois
Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Steubenville.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Franciscan University of Steubenville
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 1,075 |
| Religious Studies | 304 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 16 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16,644 |
| Communication & Journalism | 11,839 |
| English Language & Literature | 4,365 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3,835 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3,279 |
| History | 2,881 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 2,008 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,334 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 993 |