Religion/Religious Studies at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Baylor University graduates in religion/religious studies earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor University Compares for Religion/Religious Studies
All 45 colleges reporting religion/religious studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok Elizabeth, NJ | $98,832 | $86,743 | #1 | $61,244 |
| 2 | Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern, NY | $81,349 | $77,427 | #2 | $29,861 |
| 3 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY | $74,060 | $70,490 | #4 | $56,236 |
| 4 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD | $73,567 | $64,564 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $69,988 | $75,084 | #3 | $26,455 |
| 6 | Faith International University Tacoma, WA | $64,235 | $59,082 | #6 | $42,103 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $61,877 | $58,894 | #7 | $30,985 |
| 8 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,448 | $54,094 | #15 | — |
| 9 | Beth Medrash Govoha Lakewood, NJ | $59,036 | $51,815 | #17 | $36,798 |
| 10 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $58,324 | $53,109 | #16 | $25,260 |
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| 16 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $52,638 | $46,125 | #26 | — |
| 17 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $52,012 | $55,816 | #11 | $31,123 |
| 18 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $51,235 | $46,620 | #25 | $23,219 |
| 19 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $50,002 | $50,837 | #19 | $31,672 |
| 20 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $48,483 | $44,594 | #27 | $25,243 |
| 21 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $48,336 | $57,184 | #8 | — |
| 22 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $47,991 | $43,700 | #28 | $38,540 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University religion/religious studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,672 one year after graduating and $50,002 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for religion/religious studies?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for religion/religious studies graduates, Baylor University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is religion/religious studies at Baylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for religion/religious studies ($41,390), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,612.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.