Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Philosophy and religion not listed above.
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington NC | 18 | 74% | $17,000 |
| James Madison University VA | 14 | 76% | $16,000 |
| University of Mary Washington VA | 14 | 86% | $15,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York NY | 8 | 4% | $6,000 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga TN | 6 | 77% | $14,000 |
| San Francisco State University CA | 3 | 96% | $12,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University FL | 3 | 21% | $15,000 |
| University of La Verne CA | 2 | 48% | — |
| Butler University IN | 2 | 86% | $33,000 |
| University of Notre Dame IN | 2 | 12% | $11,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke NC | 2 | 92% | $11,000 |
| Winthrop University SC | 2 | 75% | $14,000 |
| Radford University VA | 2 | 91% | $12,000 |
| Ithaca College NY | 1 | 70% | $29,000 |
| Stanford University CA | 1 | 4% | $3,000 |