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Religion/Religious Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,844/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs Top 25%

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	$487K	$488K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.2x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,080

Out-of-state: $88,080 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,708

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,527

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,844 per year, Religion/Religious Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn slightly above the $26,709 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #9 out of 40 programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Religion/Religious Studies program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,844 to $44,527 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee prioritizes broad access, enrolling 16,762 students in Milwaukee, WI.

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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

How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Religion/Religious Studies program score?

This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Religion/Religious Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Religion/Religious Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Religion/Religious Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank so high for Religion/Religious Studies?

The #9 ranking out of 40 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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