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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors, Emory came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Emory. This makes it the #128 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Emory University.
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Emory in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Emory in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 65 |
| Religious Studies | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 458 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 152 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 96 |
| English Language & Literature | 88 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 80 |
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