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Bachelor's-3% vs national median147 grads tracked

Philosophy and Religious Studies at George Mason University

Ranked 101st of 188 bachelor's programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,113
middle 50%: $25,437 – $49,969
Median · 5 years out
$50,311
middle 50%: $33,372 – $83,086
Median · 10 years out
$83,557
middle 50%: $58,574 – $131,137

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 George Mason University's bachelor's program in Philosophy and Religious Studies earn a median $37,113 one year after graduating, rising to $83,557 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $52,003 for this field, ranking 101st 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.

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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,413 total interest

Same major at other universities

Randolph College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Sacred Heart University
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$50,802 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$50,397 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$50,381 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$50,245 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$49,946 · 5 yrs out
Augsburg University
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Purchase
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$49,764 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at George Mason University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out

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