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Doctoral (Research)-2% vs national median37 grads tracked

Philosophy and Religious Studies at Binghamton University

Ranked 14th of 21 doctoral (research) programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$69,841
middle 50%: $53,040 – $83,179
Median · 5 years out
$73,872
middle 50%: $54,757 – $87,244
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Philosophy and Religious Studies (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Binghamton University's doctoral (research) program in Philosophy and Religious Studies earn a median $69,841 one year after graduating, rising to $73,872 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $75,372 for this field, ranking 14th of 21 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
4.9 yrs
≈ $5,166 total interest

Same major at other universities

Indiana University - Bloomington
$77,146 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$76,770 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$75,704 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$75,372 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$74,055 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$73,442 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$73,271 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$69,644 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$69,536 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Binghamton University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$217,388 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$142,527 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$127,359 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$126,923 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$117,576 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$111,686 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$111,579 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,443 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$106,400 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,485 · 5 yrs out

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