# University of St Thomas: Religious Studies (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174914, CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-st-thomas-mn/majors/religious-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,496
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $35,960 (U.S. median for this major: $47,121 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $24,810)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,161

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $35,960 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 | $28,131 | $115,900 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $26,820 | $110,498 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $24,357 | $100,351 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $25,363 | $104,496 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $33,232 | $136,916 | no earnings gain |

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

## Religious Studies at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | $37,335 | $25,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| University of St Thomas | $35,960 | $19,500 | $29,155 | 76% |

## 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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