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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors, Cornell came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 3 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Cornell. This makes it the #128 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
Of the 28 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 philosophy & religious studies majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Cornell University.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 33 |
| Religious Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 550 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 97 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| English Language & Literature | 79 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.