Philosophy & Religious Studies at American University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy & Religious Studies, consider the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
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Studying Online at American University
Distance learning is available at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at American University
Rankings can help you compare American University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 208 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from American University
Those who finish American 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 | $41,396 |
| 2 years | $50,606 |
| 3 years | $51,108 |
| 4 years | $61,159 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from American University report median earnings of $61,159, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at American University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors, 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.