Religious Studies at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Religion/Religious Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
16
Optimistic
15
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,672/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (51% exposed)
Job Market
Small (3,100 openings/yr)
ROI
2.3x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Religious Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $501K | $500K | $468K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.3x | 2.3x | 2.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 16 | 15 | 14 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$219,376
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,612
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,611
47% growth from Year 1
About Baylor University
Baylor University's 51% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 15,007 students in Waco, TX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Baylor University's Religious Studies program score?
This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for Religious Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Religious Studies to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Religious Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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