Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
A general program that combines the study of philosophy and religious studies. Includes instruction in logic; ethics; epistemology; symbolism; phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature, and art of religion; and world religions.
- Schools offering
- 59
- Annual completions
- 102
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A general program that combines the study of philosophy and religious studies. Includes instruction in logic; ethics; epistemology; symbolism; phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature, and art of religion; and world religions.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +0.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Seminary College | St. Benedict, LA | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Pontifical College Josephinum | Columbus, OH | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, FL | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Pace University | New York, NY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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