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2025 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

4 Colleges in Pennsylvania
680 Bachelor's Degrees
$35,882 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a Bachelor's Degree in philosophy & religious studies, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #25 one in the country in terms of popularity.This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy & religious studies. Combined, these schools handed out 680 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy & Religious Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 bachelor's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Philosophy & Religious Studies in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Bachelor's in Philosophy & Religious Studies

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
183 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Pennsylvania

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

Temple University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Temple University

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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
16 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies has to check out Gettysburg College. Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Gettysburg.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Gettysburg College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

University of Scranton is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Scranton

Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 37 2,689
New Jersey 34 686
Maryland 33 214
Delaware 30 16
District of Columbia 28 142

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 516
Religious Studies 163
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 5,941
Communication & Journalism 3,509
English Language & Literature 1,711
History 1,046
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 882
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 879
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 359
Theology & Religious Vocations 281
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 269

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