by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Temple. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Temple among the top schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania | 7 of 8 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 30 of 66 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in philosophy & religious studies at Temple, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The philosophy & religious studies field at Temple covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 28 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Temple University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
Temple holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy & religious studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 7 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Temple report a median salary of $46,706 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
To complete a bachelor’s at Temple, philosophy & religious studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Temple University conferred 5 certificate degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
Temple has not been ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of philosophy & religious studies certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of philosophy & religious studies certificate degree graduates at Temple were Black or African American. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a certificate in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Temple. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 9 |
