# Crown College: Religious Education (bachelor's)

Saint Bonifacius, MN. IPEDS 174862, CIP 39.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/crown-college/majors/religious-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,276
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,826 (U.S. median for this major: $41,796 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,937 (U.S. median $25,454)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,970

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,826 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,270 | $99,992 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $21,318 | $87,830 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $22,499 | $92,696 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $27,777 | $114,441 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $30,874 | $127,201 | no earnings gain |

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

## Religious Education at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown College | $36,826 | $25,937 | $26,672 | 45% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $51,070 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $50,110 MN, $52,100 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.3% by 2035

## 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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