Religious Education (Bachelor's Degree) at Welch College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$32,276

Est. from national median (13 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,696

Est. from national median (14 programs)

Where Welch College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all religious education bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Religious Education bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Welch CollegeGallatin	$20,796	$32,276*	—	$25,696*	—
Concordia University-NebraskaSeward	$39,330	$55,023*	$37,481	$29,000*	0.53
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix	$17,450	$37,273*	$35,667	$35,436*	0.95
Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville	$32,630	$35,803*	$37,683	$26,980*	0.75
Benedictine CollegeAtchison	$34,800	$35,133*	—	$24,625*	0.70
Grace Christian UniversityWyoming	$14,992	$33,308*	—	$30,750*	0.92
National Median	—	$32,276*	—	$25,937*	0.80

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with religious education graduates

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:

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

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 Welch College, approximately 27% 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 national median of 13 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.