Location: Ellensburg, WA•In-State Tuition: $9,192•Out-of-State Tuition: $26,771•Admission Rate: 90%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$25,243
Est. from WA median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$20,542
Est. from national median (10 programs)

Where Central Washington University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all religion/religious studies bachelors's programs nationally

Central Washington University (estimated ±10%)Other religion/religious studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Religion/Religious Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg$9,192$25,243*—$20,542*—
Faith International UniversityTacoma$8,850$42,103*—$17,813*0.42
Whitworth University-Adult Degree ProgramsSpokane—$25,243*——*—
Whitworth UniversitySpokane$50,920$25,243*$39,730$25,000*0.99
University of Puget SoundTacoma$59,900$20,357*$37,055—*—
National Median—$25,450*—$25,000*0.98
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with religion/religious studies graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Washington University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in WA. Actual outcomes may vary.