Religious Education
Offered at 110 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 6 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 38 | $39,250 | $46,683 | $26,000 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 40 | $45,309 | $50,411 | — |
| Doctoral | 11 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheaton College | IL | — | $58,585 | $23,719 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Nebraska | NE | $51,301 | — | — |
| 3 | Trinity International University-Illinois | IL | $44,735 | $48,371 | — |
| 4 | University of the Cumberlands | KY | $37,510 | $48,080 | $22,336 |
| 5 | Grand Canyon University | AZ | $41,227 | $46,683 | $36,032 |
| 6 | Biola University | CA | $33,513 | $42,844 | — |
| 7 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | OH | $37,587 | $42,620 | $26,500 |
| 8 | Dallas Baptist University | TX | $40,913 | — | — |
| 9 | Moody Bible Institute | IL | $34,169 | $34,465 | $26,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning post-bacc certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | NC | $49,458 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Theological Seminary | TX | — | $63,578 | — |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University | AZ | $54,109 | $53,372 | — |
| 3 | Crown College | MN | $47,541 | — | — |
| 4 | Dallas Baptist University | TX | — | $47,451 | — |
| 5 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | OH | $43,077 | — | — |
| 6 | Liberty University | VA | — | $42,867 | — |
| 7 | Wheaton College | IL | $36,623 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty University | VA | $133,142 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do religious education graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in religious education reports median earnings of $39,250. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
