Below are the key facts about graduate study in religious studies at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University among the top schools in the country for religious studies, ranked #5 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 5 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in religious studies at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University conferred 18 master’s degrees in religious studies.
Harvard University holds a strong position among schools offering religious studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
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 |
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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 Harvard University are White. Roughly 50% 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Harvard University awarded 18 master’s degrees in religion/religious studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in religious studies.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for religious studies at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. About 64% 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harvard University granted 11 doctoral completions in religion/religious studies in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Religious Studies | 4 |