Philosophy & Religious Studies at Baylor University
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baylor University is in Waco, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Baylor University
Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Baylor University
Graduates of Baylor University’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,375 |
| 3 years | $37,103 |
| 4 years | $39,495 |
| 5 years | $50,773 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Baylor University report median earnings of $39,495, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Baylor University comes in at $25,612.
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.