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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy & religious studies. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #41 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2021, making the school the #8 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 Vanderbilt University.
Of the 30 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Vanderbilt, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from Vanderbilt in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Religious Studies | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 705 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 77 |
| English Language & Literature | 75 |
| History | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 57 |
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