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2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in District of Columbia

2 Colleges in District of Columbia
210 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,972 Avg Early-Career Salary
Philosophy & Religious Studies degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #28 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. 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 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in District of Columbia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 210 degrees in philosophy & religious studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Best Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies in District of Columbia

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the philosophy & religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top District of Columbia Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies

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American University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
8.9% Growth in Graduates

American University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the philosophy & religious studies program report average early career income of $41,396.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,790 Median Starting Salary

Catholic University of America is a great decision for students interested in a degree in philosophy & religious studies. CUA is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.

Students who receive their degree from the philosophy & religious studies program make an average of $38,790 for their early career.

More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Catholic University of America

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 Jersey 38 979
Pennsylvania 38 940
New York 38 3,752
Maryland 37 262
Delaware 33 16

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 142
Religious Studies 68

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