Philosophy & Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, take a look at what Vanderbilt University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University
Many students take online classes at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt 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 | $31,978 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 4 years | $81,508 |
| 5 years | $96,748 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $81,508, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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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