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Religion/Religious Studies at Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,836/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #29 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$380K	$393K	$389K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.5x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	15	14	13

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$157,480

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$102,148

35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,325

13.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Northwest Nazarene University's Religion/Religious Studies program produces graduates earning $23,836/yr — within striking distance of the $26,709 national average for this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Religion/Religious Studies's typical career paths, with 51% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,325 against $23,836/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #29 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs, Northwest Nazarene University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,138 students in Nampa, ID. The average net cost of $102,148 over four years represents a 35% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Religion/Religious Studies at Northwest Nazarene University?

A score of 14/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Religion/Religious Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Religion/Religious Studies at Northwest Nazarene University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $27,325 against $23,836/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Religion/Religious Studies careers?

With 51% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $388,559 in decade earnings vs $379,763 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →