Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Le Moyne 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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Le Moyne College (LIM)

12 E 53rd St, New York, NY

Le Moyne College is a nonprofit private institution that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Syracuse, NY, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Le Moyne College has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Le Moyne College include:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 910 - 1160 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Le Moyne College accepts approximately 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 18 percent attended the school.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $7,600 annually. Le Moyne College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Le Moyne College "Dolphins" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about Le Moyne College may take a look at their website at loc.edu.

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).