We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Columbia University stacks up against peers offering religious studies.
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Columbia University is the best school in the country for religious studies. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 41 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Schools in New York | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in religious studies.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Find out more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Hispanic or Latino. About 20% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of religious studies master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the religious studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
This religious studies program at Columbia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 20 |
| Islamic Studies | 13 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 2 |
Columbia University awarded 20 completions in religion/religious studies recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%).
Columbia University conferred 13 degrees in islamic studies in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (62%).
Columbia University conferred 2 degrees in jewish/judaic studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).