Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Allegheny College prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, 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. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Allegheny College (CCAC)

800 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area.

The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Allegheny College.

Areas of study available at Allegheny College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Natural Resources And Conservation

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to Allegheny College achieve an SAT score in a range of 1070 - 1300, or an ACT score within the range of 23 - 29. This school has an admissions rate of about 58% of which only 20% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found via the school site or by simply requesting information here.

Tuition is approximately $40,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,300. Students attending Allegheny College may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Allegheny College "Gators" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at allegheny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCAC offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Annual Salary: $80900

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).