Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Young Harris 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 Georgia colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Young Harris College (YHC)

1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA

Young Harris College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Young Harris, Georgia, in a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, approximately 820 students, maintained by Young Harris College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs YHC offers:

• Liberal Arts
• Biology
• Business Administration
• English

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at this school scored between 1330 to 1648 on the SAT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at YHC, with 29% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,700 per year. Some students at YHC may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The YHC "Mountain Lions" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Soccer

Students may visit the school's http://www.yhc.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

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

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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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Annual Salary: $70660

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