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Religious Education at Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
21 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
21
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,892/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #10 of 13 Religious Education programs

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 $427K $435K $419K
Earnings Multiple 2.4x 2.5x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 46% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 21 21 21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$175,720
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$107,936
39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$36,148
13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,892/yr, Religious Education graduates from Wheaton College land near the $34,414 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$31,892 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #10 out of 13 programs, Wheaton College's financial outcomes for Religious Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Wheaton College

With 90% of applicants admitted, Wheaton College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,087 in Wheaton, IL. The average net cost of $107,936 over four years represents a 39% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr
Directors, religious activities and education $54,840/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Religious Education at Other Schools

Concordia University-Nebraska ($55,023) 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)

Other Majors at Wheaton College

Computer Science ($81,470) Economics ($62,889) Business/Managerial Economics ($55,300) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($47,714) Political Science and Government ($45,069) International Relations and National Security Studies ($40,084) Communication and Media Studies ($39,321) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($37,025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wheaton College's Religious Education program score?
This program scores 21/100 — 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 →