# Cairn University-Langhorne: Religious Studies (bachelor's)

Langhorne, PA. IPEDS 215114, CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cairn-university-langhorne/majors/religious-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,663
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,492 (U.S. median for this major: $47,121 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,750 (U.S. median $24,810)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,371

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.53 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,492 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,029 | $108,851 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $23,867 | $108,118 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $26,050 | $118,007 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $26,309 | $119,180 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $33,129 | $150,074 | 7.6 years |

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

## Religious Studies at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn University-Langhorne | $55,492 | $30,750 | $27,642 | 60% |

## 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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