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Religious Education at Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $55,023/yr (60% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #1 of 13 Religious Education programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $564K $556K $512K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.5x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 46% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 28
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$157,320
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$96,064
39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,500
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,341
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates of Concordia University-Nebraska's Religious Education program earn $55,023/yr in their first year — 60% above the $34,414 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 3.5x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,500 debt-to-$55,023 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #1 ranking out of 13 Religious Education programs nationally puts Concordia University-Nebraska in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

About Concordia University-Nebraska

Concordia University-Nebraska has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,270 students in Seward, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $96,064 — 39% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr
Directors, religious activities and education $54,840/yr
View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Religious Education at Other Schools

Grand Canyon University ($37,273) Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,803) Benedictine College ($35,133) Grace Christian University ($33,308) Dallas Baptist University ($32,426) Crown College ($32,276) Trinity International University-Florida ($31,903) Trinity International University-Illinois ($31,903)

Other Majors at Concordia University-Nebraska

Business/Commerce, General ($51,159) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($43,086) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($43,067) Psychology, General ($39,883) Behavioral Sciences ($29,273) Biology, General ($27,785) Theological and Ministerial Studies ($19,316)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Concordia University-Nebraska's Religious Education program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Religious Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Religious Education to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Religious Education careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →