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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors, Cornell came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 3 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Cornell. This makes it the #128 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 28 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Cornell philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 philosophy & religious studies majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Cornell University.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 33 |
| Religious Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 550 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 97 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| English Language & Literature | 79 |
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