by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Emory ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religion.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for religion majors, Emory came in at #2. 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 3 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in religion from Emory. This makes it the #113 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in religion 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 religion majors at Emory University.
Of the 3 religion students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Emory, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from Emory in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Emory are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 65 |
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