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Religious Studies at University of Puget Sound

If you plan to study Religious Studies, take a look at what University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Puget Sound sits in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 religious studies degrees were awarded at University of Puget Sound.

Studying Online at University of Puget Sound

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

Earnings for Religious Studies Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Students who complete University of Puget Sound’s 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	$23,351
4 years	$37,055
5 years	$47,387

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Religious Studies graduates from University of Puget Sound report median earnings of $37,055, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Religious Studies graduates at University of Puget Sound, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Religious Studies graduates at University of Puget Sound are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Among the 6 bachelor’s religious studies degrees awarded at University of Puget Sound, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, higher than the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Religious Studies Concentrations at University of Puget Sound

This Religious Studies program at University of Puget Sound breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	6

Top-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Those who complete Religious Studies program at University of Puget Sound pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Religious Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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.