# University of Northwestern-St Paul: Bible Studies (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174491, CIP 39.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul/majors/bible-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,123
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,761 (U.S. median for this major: $46,756 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,005

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,761 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 | $26,696 | $109,454 | 8.1 years |
| 30-48k | $23,884 | $97,924 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $21,689 | $88,925 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $25,267 | $103,595 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $31,348 | $128,527 | 9.5 years |

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

## Bible Studies at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $51,761 | $24,500 | $27,705 | 68% |
| Crown College | $46,800 | $26,574 | $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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