Religion/Religious Studies at Hope College

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Holland, MI•In-State Tuition: $40,420•Admission Rate: 76%•Avg SAT: 1237
Median Earnings (1yr)
$25,208
49th percentile (60th in MI)
Est. Median Debt
$26,160
Est. from national median (18 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Hope College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Hope College graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all religion/religious studies bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Religion/Religious Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Hope College$25,208—$26,160*—
National Median$25,450—$25,000*0.98
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Hope College, approximately 16% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.