Philosophy & Religious Studies at Duke University
If you are interested in studying Philosophy & Religious Studies, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Distance learning is available at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Duke University
Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 208 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 208 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Duke University
Graduates of Duke 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 | $49,269 |
| 2 years | $41,342 |
| 3 years | $29,408 |
| 4 years | $41,297 |
| 5 years | $48,244 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Duke University report median earnings of $41,297, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 64% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Those who complete Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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