2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #20 out of 36 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for philosophy & religious studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 37 doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to philosophy & religious studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of philosophy & religious studies students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt philosophy & religious studies students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy & religious studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy & religious studies students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Philosophy & Religious Studies in Massachusetts

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy & Religious Studies

1

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Boston College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from Boston College

2

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Boston University is a good decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from Boston University

Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	28	14
Rhode Island	23	4

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	24
Religious Studies	13

Majors Similar to Philosophy & Religious Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Social Sciences	230
Theology & Religious Vocations	64
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	49
English Language & Literature	37
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	36
History	33
Communication & Journalism	30
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.