Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?

After graduation, religious studies graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $93,482, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,072. The median grad salary is $50,306.

Religious Studies graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in religious studies is $39,412, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $45,076.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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