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Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Chicago

Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Chicago

If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at University of Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Chicago’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 7
Best Value Illinois #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #86 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #101 of 208

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 7
Best Value Illinois #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #86 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #101 of 208

Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from University of Chicago

Graduates of University of Chicago’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,698
2 years $33,993
3 years $35,653
4 years $55,143
5 years $72,246

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from University of Chicago take home a median $55,143, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Philosophy & Religious Studies earnings compared with all majors at University of Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from University of Chicago stands at $22,641.

Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at University of Chicago 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

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