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#1

#1 Best College for Religion/Religious Studies in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$55,498

#2

#2 Best College for Religion/Religious Studies in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$43,808

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Religion/Religious Studies

A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.

Students studying Religion/Religious Studies can be awarded a degree up to a Doctors degree professional practice. On average, 71% percent of men and 29% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, New York is where degrees in Religion/Religious Studies are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Religion/Religious Studies is $37,800.

How popular is a Post masters certificate in Religion/Religious Studies in NY

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7 degrees awarded
Post masters certificate in Religion/Religious Studies makes up 0.33% of all Post masters certificate awarded in New York

Careers

The highest paying job for Religion/Religious Studies majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Religion/Religious Studies can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Religion/Religious Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Religion/Religious Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
2 (28%)
Male Students
5 (71%)

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