A contemplative studies/inquiry degree prepares graduates for careers in Postsecondary teachers, all other, Community and social service specialists, all other, Directors, religious activities and education and more. 1 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $81,496 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,334–$130,402). Where you study it matters: across 19 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $51,147 to $162,106.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $162,106 | $164,863 | — | — | A+ |
| 2 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $131,650 | $119,793 | $105,695 | $7,500 | A+ |
| 3 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $130,801 | $115,184 | $75,672 | $18,000 | A+ |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $120,193 | $109,368 | $64,559 | $14,589 | A+ |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $109,784 | $111,651 | $84,314 | $18,820 | A+ |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $102,066 | $92,873 | $53,962 | $13,000 | A+ |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $93,440 | $85,024 | $34,295 | $18,250 | A+ |
| 8 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $83,554 | $76,084 | $27,628 | $15,625 | A+ |
| 9 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $81,160 | $73,850 | $39,839 | $17,427 | A+ |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,016 | $83,313 | $44,698 | $22,000 | A+ |
| 11 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $78,782 | $71,686 | — | — | A |
| 12 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $76,118 | $72,449 | — | — | C |
| 13 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $72,125 | $65,629 | $35,384 | $18,981 | B+ |
| 14 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $69,169 | $71,604 | $41,362 | $15,000 | A |
| 15 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,463 | $62,297 | $42,342 | $15,000 | A |
| 16 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $67,212 | $72,065 | $30,996 | $17,500 | A+ |
| 17 | Rice University Houston, TX | $66,913 | $68,031 | $47,459 | $13,000 | A+ |
| 18 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,716 | $66,316 | — | $25,334 | A |
| 19 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $51,147 | $46,540 | $32,419 | $20,105 | B |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in contemplative studies/inquiry.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | Providence, RI | 10 | A |
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Contemplative Studies/Inquiry is a degree program offered at 1 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 10 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as postsecondary teachers, all other, community and social service specialists, all other, directors, religious activities and education, self-enrichment teachers, religious workers, all other.