# Baylor University: Religious Studies (bachelor's)

Waco, TX. IPEDS 223232, CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/religious-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,672
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,002 (U.S. median for this major: $47,121 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,612 (U.S. median $24,810)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,881

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,002 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 | $22,024 | $91,179 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 8.5 years |
| 75-110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 9.8 years |
| 110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 12.0 years |

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

## Religious Studies at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $50,002 | $25,612 | $41,104 | 80% |

## 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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