U.S. median for this major: $41,796.
College Scorecard field of study; 20 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 60% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,454.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,567. College Scorecard.
University of the Cumberlands Religious Education: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Kentucky colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Religious Education nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of the Cumberlands's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,736 | $48,312 | 8.5 years |
| $30–48k | $11,147 | $50,162 | 8.8 years |
| $48–75k | $12,572 | $56,574 | 9.9 years |
| $75–110k | $16,441 | $73,985 | 13.0 years |
| $110k+ | $18,846 | $84,807 | 14.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Religious Education graduates 4 years after graduating ($39,211) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $5,695 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Religious Education graduates
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of the Cumberlands, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of the Cumberlands
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 50% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,036
- Full cost breakdown · all 30 majors · overview
University of the Cumberlands Religious Education questions
How much do University of the Cumberlands Religious Education graduates earn?
Religious Education graduates of University of the Cumberlands earn a median $39,211 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Religious Education graduates across 10 colleges is $41,796.
How much debt do University of the Cumberlands Religious Education graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Religious Education graduates of University of the Cumberlands is $23,371, about 60% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,454.
Where does University of the Cumberlands rank for Religious Education in Kentucky?
Of 1 Kentucky colleges reporting Religious Education graduate earnings, University of the Cumberlands ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Religious Education graduates get?
A common career is directors, religious activities and education, with a median wage of $52,230 in Kentucky and $52,100 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of the Cumberlands Religious Education: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-cumberlands/majors/religious-education (College Scorecard and BLS data).