Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Wellesley 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Wellesley College

, Medford, MA

Wellesley 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 Wellesley, MA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Wellesley College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Wellesley College earn an SAT score between 1950 - 2240, or an ACT composite score between 29 - 32. An estimated 30 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 42 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The Wellesley College "Blue" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.wellesley.edu to see additional information.

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

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