by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for religious studies, placing at #3 out of 68 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 3 of 68 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in New York | 1 of 24 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in religious studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in religious studies.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for religious studies at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Find out more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Hispanic or Latino. About 20% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Columbia University granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in religion/religious studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (20%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Religious Studies | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Religious Studies | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Religious Studies | 5 |