Religion/Religious Studies

Doctoral degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 38.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$85,038Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Religion/Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $85,038. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,164 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,379–$91,516).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Religion/Religious Studies graduates from Vanderbilt University make?

The median salary is $85,038 and $85,038 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.