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Bachelor's-10% vs national median140 grads tracked

Philosophy and Religious Studies at Northern Arizona University

Ranked 141st of 188 bachelor's programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,304
middle 50%: $23,771 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$46,717
middle 50%: $33,505 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
$59,324
middle 50%: $41,964 – $77,093

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Philosophy and Religious Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northern Arizona University's bachelor's program in Philosophy and Religious Studies earn a median $30,304 one year after graduating, rising to $59,324 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $52,003 for this field, ranking 141st of 188 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $11,135 total interest

Same major at other universities

Kent State University
$47,243 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$47,224 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$47,191 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$46,728 · 5 yrs out
Millikin University
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
Wofford College
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$46,257 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$46,073 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$45,895 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northern Arizona University

Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out

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