# Abilene Christian University: Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (bachelor's)

Abilene, TX. IPEDS 222178, CIP 39.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/abilene-christian-university/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,663 (U.S. median for this major: $43,088 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $28,488)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,575

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,663 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,285 | $87,631 | 6.2 years |
| 30-48k | $21,150 | $91,368 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $23,012 | $99,412 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $27,576 | $119,128 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $31,763 | $137,216 | 9.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Theology and Religious Vocations, Other at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | $47,663 | $23,250 | $26,182 | 59% |
| The King's University | $36,278 | not reported | $14,140 | 47% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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