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. Also, learn how Yale ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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The religion major at Yale is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Religious Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in religion from Yale. This makes it the #5 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2021, making the school the #13 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 Yale University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in religion from Yale. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Yale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Religious Studies from Yale in 2020-2021, 70% were men and 30% 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 Yale University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 21 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
