Philosophy & Religious Studies at Portland State University
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University
Online coursework is an option at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Portland State University
Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 208 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 213 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Portland State University
Graduates of Portland State University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,484 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $33,174 |
| 4 years | $33,163 |
| 5 years | $38,776 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Portland State University take home a median $33,163, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Portland State University is $24,072.
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Those who complete Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.