Best Religion/Religious Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$42,542
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$72,355
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont Graduate University | CA | +$430,020 | $63,501 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Marquette University
Grad rate: 81.3% |
WI | +$169,048 | $63,099 | $63,233 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Emory University
Grad rate: 90.9% |
GA | -$48,936 | $55,316 | $78,814 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Beth Medrash Govoha | NJ | -$112,820 | $36,359 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Denver
Grad rate: 77.7% |
CO | -$224,600 | $45,774 | $75,020 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Religion/Religious Studies Degrees by State
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