# Dallas Baptist University: Religious Education (bachelor's)

Dallas, TX. IPEDS 224226, CIP 39.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dallas-baptist-university/majors/religious-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,426
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,647 (U.S. median for this major: $41,796 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $25,454)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,851

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,647 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 | $25,326 | $108,649 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $25,996 | $111,523 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $28,024 | $120,223 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $28,242 | $121,158 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $32,273 | $138,451 | 8.1 years |

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

## Religious Education at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | $50,647 | $21,500 | $28,516 | 57% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $83,260 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $75,420 TX, $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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