by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 28 U.S. colleges awarded 178 degrees and certificates in Other Philosophy & Religious Studies. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $47,005 one year after completing, rising to $66,499 after four years.
Studying Other Philosophy & Religious Studies covers Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other. Any Instructional Program In Philosophy And Religion Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other philosophy & religious studies draws strong interest, with 178 degrees awarded annually. 28 colleges award other philosophy & religious studies degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 37.
By level, the 178 awards include 84 bachelor’s degrees, 86 master’s degrees and 8 doctorates.
Women earned 47% of other philosophy & religious studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (83 of 178). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (115) and Black or African American (18), and international students earned 9.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other philosophy & religious studies schools within 2 states. In all, 28 colleges offer other philosophy & religious studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other philosophy & religious studies credential is the master’s degree: 86 of the 178 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other philosophy & religious studies call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Instructing, and for knowledge of Philosophy and Theology, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an other philosophy & religious studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 84 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 86 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 8 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other philosophy & religious studies, at 73.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 73.8% |
| Master’s degree | 13.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Philosophy & Religious Studies, with an average median salary of $71,584; the strongest outlook belongs to Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, at 3.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Humanities Professor, Pastoral Ministries Professor, Church Music Professor and Educator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other philosophy & religious studies, at 1,031,835.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,031,835 | 3.7% |
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates earn a median $47,005 one year after completing their program, $66,499 after four years and $61,746 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,005 |
| 4 years | $66,499 |
| 5 years | $61,746 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other philosophy & religious studies, with a median salary of $71,584.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
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