Philosophy & Religious Studies at Liberty University
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, consider the program at Liberty University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Liberty University is in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 208 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 213 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 208 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 213 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty 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 | $36,140 |
| 2 years | $34,629 |
| 3 years | $30,834 |
| 4 years | $43,425 |
| 5 years | $48,941 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $43,425, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Liberty University comes in at $32,872.
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Liberty University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.