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Bachelor's-20% vs national median87 grads tracked

Philosophy and Religious Studies at Valdosta State University

Ranked 175th of 188 bachelor's programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,785
middle 50%: $23,838 – $37,706
Median · 5 years out
$41,559
middle 50%: $34,656 – $51,929
Median · 10 years out
$60,590
middle 50%: $46,298 – $86,191

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 Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Philosophy and Religious Studies earn a median $29,785 one year after graduating, rising to $60,590 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $52,003 for this field, ranking 175th 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
9.7 yrs
≈ $12,004 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Southern Maine
$43,293 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$42,746 · 5 yrs out
Fort Lewis College
$42,446 · 5 yrs out
Allen University
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$41,871 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$41,695 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$40,588 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$40,254 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$40,113 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$39,556 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$38,967 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Valdosta State University

Education (Doctorate)
$109,485 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$94,122 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$82,509 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$80,002 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,978 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$71,966 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$66,722 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,105 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$65,411 · 5 yrs out
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out

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