Philosophy & Religious Studies at Emory University
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, you may want to check out the program at Emory University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Emory University sits in Atlanta, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Emory University
Distance learning is available at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) studied exclusively online and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Emory University
Use these rankings to compare Emory University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 213 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 208 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 213 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 208 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Emory University
Students who complete Emory 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,240 |
| 2 years | $38,827 |
| 3 years | $55,316 |
| 4 years | $64,274 |
| 5 years | $80,807 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Emory University earn a median of $64,274, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Emory University stands at $16,438.
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Emory University pursue many career paths. 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.