Religious Education

Bachelor's degree · Messiah University · Mechanicsburg, PA

CIP 39.04

$28,885Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$27,523Median earnings 3 years after

$41,655Median earnings 5 years after

$26,000Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Religious Education at Messiah University earn a median of $28,885 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,633 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,064–$57,392). Median debt is $26,000, about 90% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Religious Education graduates from Messiah University make?

The median salary is $28,885 one year after graduation and $41,655 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.