Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Iona 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 New York colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Iona College

3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19, Levittown, NY

Iona College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in New Rochelle, NY and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Iona College exceeds 4,100 annually.

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

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 to 1080 on the SAT and in a range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Iona College. This school accepts about 70% of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, around 14% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at iona.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students at Iona College may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Iona College "Gaels" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Annual Salary: $68240
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Annual Salary: $93350

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