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Doctoral (Research)-2% vs national median79 grads tracked

Philosophy and Religious Studies at State University of New York at Buffalo

Ranked 13th of 21 doctoral (research) programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$56,524
middle 50%: $34,351 – $77,193
Median · 5 years out
$74,055
middle 50%: $59,848 – $95,419
Median · 10 years out
$96,791
middle 50%: $73,872 – $122,926

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 State University of New York at Buffalo's doctoral (research) program in Philosophy and Religious Studies earn a median $56,524 one year after graduating, rising to $96,791 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $75,372 for this field, ranking 13th 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
5.5 yrs
≈ $6,045 total interest

Same major at other universities

Bowling Green State University
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
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
Binghamton University
$73,872 · 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

Other majors at State University of New York at Buffalo

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$174,817 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$170,712 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,500 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,130 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$143,491 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$141,998 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$131,463 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$114,606 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$113,140 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$109,745 · 5 yrs out

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