# Evangel University: Religious Studies (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 177339, CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/evangel-university/majors/religious-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,640
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,205 (U.S. median for this major: $47,121 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,793 (U.S. median $24,810)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$916

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,205 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,198 | $68,356 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,584 | $57,324 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,635 | $70,200 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,210 | $81,066 | 7.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,290 | $89,844 | 8.3 years |

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

## Religious Studies at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel University | $46,205 | $26,793 | $18,669 | 65% |

## 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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