Religion/Religious Studies at Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
21 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
21
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,663/yr (30% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)
Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)
ROI 3.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #13 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Religion/Religious Studies graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $478K $479K $453K
Earnings Multiple 3.7x 3.7x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 21 21 19

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$130,500
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$118,308
9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,437
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,269
28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,663 per year, Religion/Religious Studies graduates from Cairn University-Langhorne significantly outpace the $26,709 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

An earnings multiple of 3.7x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Religion/Religious Studies's typical career paths, with 51% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $30,437 represents roughly 11 months of the $34,663 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #13 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs, Cairn University-Langhorne scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $34,663 to $44,269 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Cairn University-Langhorne

With 84% of applicants admitted, Cairn University-Langhorne prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 782 students in Langhorne, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Religion/Religious Studies at Cairn University-Langhorne?
A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Religion/Religious Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Religion/Religious Studies careers?
With 51% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $453,086 in decade earnings vs $477,693 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →