Philosophy & Religious Studies at Georgia State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy & Religious Studies, take a look at what Georgia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University is in Atlanta, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia State University. Of 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Georgia State University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia State University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 208 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 213 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Georgia State University
Those who finish Georgia State University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,116 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $31,350 |
| 4 years | $50,389 |
| 5 years | $49,606 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Georgia State University take home a median $50,389, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Georgia State University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Georgia State University work across a variety of fields. 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
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