by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in philosophy & religious studies at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst highly for philosophy & religious studies, coming in at #171 out of 246 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 171 of 246 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 10 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 18 |
The following degree levels are available for philosophy & religious studies at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This philosophy & religious studies field at UMass Amherst includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 33 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 2 master’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the master’s level.
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 UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 1 doctoral degree in philosophy & religious studies.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in philosophy & religious studies from UMass Amherst were men.
The largest share of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 30 |
| Certificate Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |