U.S. median for this major: $47,121.
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 52% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,810.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $68,516. College Scorecard.
Whitworth University Religious Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Washington 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 Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Whitworth University'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 | $16,788 | $69,670 | 8.4 years |
| $30–48k | $18,242 | $75,704 | 9.2 years |
| $48–75k | $20,358 | $84,486 | 10.2 years |
| $75–110k | $26,525 | $110,079 | 13.3 years |
| $110k+ | $34,641 | $143,760 | 17.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (60% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Religious Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,483) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $8,264 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.
Religious Studies at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Religious Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith International University | $64,235 | $17,813 | $22,662 | 25% |
| 2 | Whitworth University | $48,483 | $25,000 | $26,534 | 71% |
11 more Washington colleges offer Religious Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Whitworth University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Whitworth University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 71% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,561
- Full cost breakdown · all 43 majors · overview
Whitworth University Religious Studies questions
How much do Whitworth University Religious Studies graduates earn?
Religious Studies graduates of Whitworth University earn a median $48,483 four years after graduating and $25,243 one year after. The U.S. median for Religious Studies graduates across 43 colleges is $47,121.
How much debt do Whitworth University Religious Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Religious Studies graduates of Whitworth University is $25,000, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,810.
Where does Whitworth University rank for Religious Studies in Washington?
Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Religious Studies graduate earnings, Whitworth University ranks 2nd. The highest is Faith International University at $64,235.
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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: “Whitworth University Religious Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/whitworth-university/majors/religious-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).