# University of the Cumberlands: Religious Education (bachelor's)

Williamsburg, KY. IPEDS 156541, CIP 39.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-cumberlands/majors/religious-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,211 (U.S. median for this major: $41,796 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,371 (U.S. median $25,454)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,585

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,211 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,736 | $48,312 | 8.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,147 | $50,162 | 8.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,572 | $56,574 | 9.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,441 | $73,985 | 13.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,846 | $84,807 | 14.9 years |

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

## Religious Education at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Cumberlands | $39,211 | $23,371 | $14,107 | 50% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage not reported metro, $52,230 KY, $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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