by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in religious studies at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for religious studies, placing at #4 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 4 of 72 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in New York | 1 of 25 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 35 |
Here is each degree level granted in religious studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 16 master’s degrees in religious studies.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for religious studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of religious studies master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 master’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University awarded 13 master’s completions in islamic studies in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (62%).
Columbia University conferred 2 master’s degrees in jewish/judaic studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Columbia University awarded 1 master’s completion in religion/religious studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 4 doctoral degrees in religious studies.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for religious studies at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Roughly 75% 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University awarded 4 doctoral degrees in religion/religious studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 5 professional certificate degrees in religious studies.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for religious studies at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of religious studies professional certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of religious studies professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University awarded 5 professional certificate completions in religion/religious studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Religious Studies | 10 |