2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Texas

Philosophy & Religious Studiesmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #28 out of the 37 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 107 master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

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 master'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 easy is it for philosophy & religious studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy & religious studies related body.

Our full 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.

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 Master's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Philosophy & Religious Studies in Texas

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

Top Texas Schools for a Master's in Philosophy & Religious Studies

1

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies needs to take a look at The University of Texas at Austin. 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

2

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

University of Houston is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Houston

2

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of North Texas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of North Texas

Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Arizona	32	10
Oklahoma	32	29
New Mexico	31	0

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	57
Religious Studies	50

Most Popular Majors Related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations	1,089
Social Sciences	975
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	538
Communication & Journalism	521
English Language & Literature	368
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	351
History	237
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	189
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	164

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.