Location: Tacoma, WA•In-State Tuition: $59,900•Admission Rate: 76%•Avg SAT: 1332
Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,357
28th percentile
25th percentile in Washington
Est. Median Debt
$26,160
Est. from national median (18 programs)
Sample: 19 graduates Limited data

Where University of Puget Sound Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all religion/religious studies bachelors's programs nationally

University of Puget Sound (estimated ±10%)Other religion/religious studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How University of Puget Sound graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Puget Sound earns $20k — 28th percentile among religion/religious studies bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Puget Sound$20,357$37,055+82%
Fordham University$30,985$75,263+143%
University of Virginia-Main Campus$25,260$50,482+100%
Beth Medrash Govoha$36,798$47,226+28%
Whitworth University$25,243$39,730+57%

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Religion/Religious Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Puget SoundTacoma$59,900$20,357$37,055$26,160*—
Faith International UniversityTacoma$8,850$42,103—$17,813*0.42
Whitworth University-Adult Degree ProgramsSpokane—$25,243——*—
Whitworth UniversitySpokane$50,920$25,243$39,730$25,000*0.99
National Median—$25,450—$25,000*0.98
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with religion/religious studies graduates

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:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Puget Sound, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.