by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for philosophy & religious studies students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 267 master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.
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The philosophy & religious studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality philosophy & religious studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for philosophy & religious studies students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies.
University of Southern California is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Southern California
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies needs to check out University of California - Davis. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Davis
University of California - Santa Barbara is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Santa Barbara
Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Biola University
Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Riverside
SFSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from San Francisco State University
UC Santa Cruz is a large public university located in the small city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Santa Cruz
UO is a very large public university located in the city of Eugene.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Oregon
Cal State LA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from California State University - Los Angeles
Explore the best philosophy & religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 241 |
| Washington | 31 | 7 |
| Oregon | 29 | 7 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 8 |
| Nevada | 27 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 113 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 78 |
| Religious Studies | 75 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,180 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,662 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,198 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 455 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 334 |
| History | 295 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 249 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 116 |
