Bachelor's-23% vs national median184 grads tracked
Philosophy and Religious Studies at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Ranked 178th of 188 bachelor's programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$27,685
middle 50%: $21,648 – $35,872
Median · 5 years out
$40,254
middle 50%: $30,907 – $56,462
Median · 10 years out
$55,817
middle 50%: $39,342 – $82,803
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
Philosophy and Religious Studies graduates earn a median of $27,685 in year 1. Median earnings reach $55,817 after 10 years.
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
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,792 total interest
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$41,695 · 5 yrs out
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$41,559 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Western Carolina University
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
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