# Religious Studies (bachelor's degree)

CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/religious-studies

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $47,121 across 43 colleges (middle half $29,579–$53,789); median federal debt $25,306
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Philosophy And Religious Studies: median $55,860 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Clergy | 2% | $60,810 | 2.4% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 2% | $62,890 | -0.3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $47,121 (5) | $75,765 (277) |
| NC | $52,012 (3) | — |
| NY | $20,986 (14) | $60,915 (205) |
| TX | — | $65,628 (110) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Davis (CA): $59,448
2. University of Virginia (VA): $58,324
3. California State University-Northridge (CA): $51,235
4. Liberty University (VA): $47,991
5. Saint Leo University (FL): $47,791
6. California Baptist University (CA): $47,121
7. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $43,377
8. Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary (CA): $38,872

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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