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Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York

Below are the key facts about graduate study in philosophy & religious studies at Columbia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Majors in This Field
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Professional Certificate Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

Columbia University Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings

College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies, placing at #101 out of 246 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools	101 of 246
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in New York	11 of 43
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	20 of 67

Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees at Columbia University

The following degree levels are offered in philosophy & religious studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	72
Master’s	35
Doctoral	10
Professional Certificate	10

Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors at Columbia University

The philosophy & religious studies field at Columbia University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:

Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	83
Religion/Religious Studies	35
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other	9

Columbia University Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 35 master’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.

Master’s Rankings

Columbia University holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy & religious studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York	3
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools	11

Columbia University Graduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$81,888	$81,888
Fees	$3,037	$3,037

Read more about Columbia University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 54% of philosophy & religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.

The largest share of philosophy & religious studies master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in philosophy & religious studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	21
Other Races	2

Columbia University Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 10 doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies.

Doctoral Rankings

Columbia University is not currently ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 50% of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The largest share of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in philosophy & religious studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	2

Columbia University Philosophy & Religious Studies Professional Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 10 professional certificate degrees in philosophy & religious studies.

Professional Certificate Rankings

Columbia University is not currently ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the professional certificate level.

Professional Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 30% of philosophy & religious studies professional certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.

The largest share of philosophy & religious studies professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in philosophy & religious studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	1

Undergraduate Study in Philosophy & Religious Studies at Columbia University

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies	72

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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