Associate's Degree
Religious Education at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · See Religious Education nationally
Poor return
$-95,929 over 10 years
For graduates of Religious Education at Messiah University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$28,885
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$41,655
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$26,000
Median debt as of 2024
$-95,929
10-year net gain as of 2024
Religious Education at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | Associate's | $50,005 | $32,000 | +189% | Strong return |
| 2 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Associate's | $58,392 | $20,500 | +108% | Strong return |
| 3 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | Associate's | $46,857 | $24,500 | -65% | Poor return |
| 4 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | Associate's | $44,789 | — | -105% | Poor return |
| 5 | Nelson University Waxahachie, TX | Associate's | $43,492 | — | -135% | Poor return |
| 6 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | Associate's | $41,982 | $25,437 | -142% | Poor return |
| 7 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Associate's | $42,169 | $30,731 | -150% | Poor return |
| 8 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | Associate's | $41,201 | $25,000 | -168% | Poor return |
| 9 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | Associate's | $40,341 | $28,500 | -180% | Poor return |
| 10 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Associate's | $35,073 | $12,647 | -302% | Poor return |
Other majors at Messiah University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $80,555 | $23,125 | +479% | Strong return |
| Engineering, General | Associate's | $74,795 | $24,750 | +380% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $72,328 | $27,000 | +335% | Strong return |
| Marketing | Associate's | $65,142 | — | +280% | Strong return |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $68,760 | $27,000 | +278% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $65,508 | $23,073 | +234% | Strong return |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Certificate | $57,732 | $49,107 | +3% | Break-even |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate's | $50,981 | $27,000 | -5% | Poor return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.