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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors, University of Virginia came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia. This makes it the #15 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
The philosophy & religious studies program at University of Virginia awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 61 |
| Philosophy | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,247 |
| Social Sciences | 989 |
| English Language & Literature | 216 |
| History | 163 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 161 |
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