Philosophy & Religious Studies

Programs exploring fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and meaning. Includes philosophy, ethics, logic, and comparative religious studies.

Common careers: Ethics Consultant, Philosophy Professor, Policy Analyst, Mediator, Writer, Nonprofit Director

1,784Programs
1,121Schools
$30,114Median Earnings
$25,450 โ€“ $32,513Middle 50% Earnings
$23,827Avg Debt at Graduation

Specializations

Top Earning Programs

Highest median earnings one year after graduation

1
Philosophy(doctoral)Carolina University, NC
$123,153
2
Religion/Religious Studies(professional)Jewish Theological Seminary of America, NY
$100,702
3
Philosophy(bachelors)University of Pennsylvania, PA
$73,053
4
Religion/Religious Studies(bachelors)Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok, NJ
$61,244
5
Religion/Religious Studies(doctoral)Emory University, GA
$58,984
6
Philosophy(masters)American University, DC
$58,030
7
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Crown College, MN
$56,689
8
Religion/Religious Studies(bachelors)Jewish Theological Seminary of America, NY
$56,236
9
Philosophy and Religious Studies(masters)Biola University, CA
$54,958
10
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Wesley Theological Seminary, DC
$53,160
11
Philosophy(bachelors)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$52,668
12
Philosophy(bachelors)Boston College, MA
$47,345
13
Religion/Religious Studies(doctoral)New York Theological Seminary, NY
$47,150
14
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Athens State University, AL
$46,502
15
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Baylor University, TX
$46,502
16
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Bethune-Cookman University, FL
$46,502
17
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, TX
$46,502
18
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Abilene Christian University, TX
$46,502
19
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Beulah Heights University, GA
$46,502
20
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Bryan College-Dayton, TN
$46,502
21
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)American Islamic College, IL
$46,502
22
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Amridge University, AL
$46,502
23
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Boston University, MA
$46,502
24
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Bethany Theological Seminary, IN
$46,502
25
Religion/Religious Studies(masters)Barclay College, KS
$46,502

Career Paths

Occupations linked to philosophy & religious studies programs

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

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

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Top States

States with the most philosophy & religious studies programs

NY200 programs$27,170 avg
CA130 programs$28,563 avg
PA119 programs$31,397 avg
OH92 programs$29,576 avg
IL78 programs$32,175 avg
TX77 programs$32,282 avg
NC68 programs$31,517 avg
MA60 programs$35,365 avg
NJ57 programs$33,081 avg
VA52 programs$29,192 avg
IN52 programs$30,548 avg
MI51 programs$30,963 avg
FL50 programs$30,027 avg
MO46 programs$30,771 avg
CT42 programs$32,619 avg