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Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Programs at Harvard University

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in philosophy & religious studies at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 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
• Graduate Certificate Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

Harvard University Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings

College Factual rates Harvard University as a strong choice for philosophy & religious studies, placing at #21 out of 246 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools	21 of 246
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts	2 of 10
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the New England Region	5 of 18

Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees at Harvard University

Here is each degree level offered in philosophy & religious studies at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	35
Master’s	24
Doctoral	15
Graduate Certificate	24

Graduate Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors at Harvard University

This philosophy & religious studies area of study at Harvard University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	59
Religion/Religious Studies	33
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES	6

Harvard University Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 24 master’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.

Master’s Rankings

Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	2
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools	3

Harvard University Graduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$77,100	$77,100
Fees	$1,592	$1,592

Find out more about Harvard University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 50% of philosophy & religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The largest share of philosophy & religious studies master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	2

Harvard University Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University conferred 15 doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies.

Doctoral Rankings

Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	1

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 47% of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.

The largest share of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	1

Harvard University Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduate Certificate Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University handed out 24 graduate certificate degrees in philosophy & religious studies.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
College Major Top Ranked	1

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 62% of philosophy & religious studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

The largest share of philosophy & religious studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Harvard University are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a graduate certificate in philosophy & religious studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	10
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	4

Undergraduate Study in Philosophy & Religious Studies at Harvard University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies	35

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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