by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 146 master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 master's degree.
The philosophy & religious studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies.
It's hard to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Arizona
Arizona State University - Tempe is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Arizona State University - Tempe
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from The University of Texas at Austin
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies needs to look into University of Houston. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Houston
University of North Texas is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of North Texas
UNM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Explore the best philosophy & religious studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 10 |
| Texas | 32 | 107 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 29 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 76 |
| Religious Studies | 66 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,489 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,437 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,189 |
| English Language & Literature | 697 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 641 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 624 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 449 |
| History | 422 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 295 |
