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Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Puget Sound

If you are interested in studying Philosophy & Religious Studies, consider the program at University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, WA.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Graduates of University of Puget Sound’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$16,420
2 years	$25,450
4 years	$37,055
5 years	$47,387

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from University of Puget Sound earn a median of $37,055, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Philosophy & Religious Studies program at University of Puget Sound pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.