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Religious Studies at University of Pennsylvania

The Religious Studies major is part of the philosophy & religious studies program at University of Pennsylvania.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.

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Religious Studies Degrees Available at UPenn

• Bachelor’s Degree in Religion
• Master’s Degree in Religion
• Doctorate Degree in Religion

UPenn Religion Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for religion majors, UPenn came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Religious Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Religious Studies Schools	3
Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools	3
Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Religious Studies Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	11
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	25
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies	53
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	54

Popularity of Religion at UPenn

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in religion from UPenn. This makes it the #113 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Religion Student Diversity at UPenn

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at University of Pennsylvania.

UPenn Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 4 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from UPenn in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in religion.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

UPenn Religious Studies Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from UPenn in 2021 were men.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UPenn 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 University of Pennsylvania 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

Majors Similar to Religion

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	206

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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