Philosophy & Religious Studies at Boston University
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, consider the program at Boston University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston University sits in Boston, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Boston University
Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 208 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 208 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Boston University
Students who complete Boston 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 | $36,276 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 4 years | $47,043 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Boston University earn a median of $47,043, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Boston University is $25,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. 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.