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Religion/Religious Studies at Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

Monroe, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,543/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)

ROI 6.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #34 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	$405K	$416K	$405K
Earnings Multiple	6.8x	6.9x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	14	13	13

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$60,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$20,092

67% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$30,411

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel's Religion/Religious Studies graduates start at $22,543/yr, trailing the $26,709 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #34 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs, Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $22,543 to $30,411 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

a smaller institution with 2,729 students in Monroe, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 86% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $20,092 — 67% less than the list price.

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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 Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel?

A score of 13/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Religion/Religious Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $405,448 in decade earnings vs $405,395 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Religion/Religious Studies from Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel a hidden gem for Religion/Religious Studies?

After financial aid, the average student pays $20,092 over four years — 67% below the $60,000 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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