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Religion/Religious Studies at Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,455/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #21 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	$395K	$407K	$399K
Earnings Multiple	2.0x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	16	15	15

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$196,500

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$87,624

55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

12.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Wabash College's Religion/Religious Studies program produces graduates earning $26,455/yr — within striking distance of the $26,709 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 2.1x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the -1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $26,455 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #21 out of 40 programs, Wabash College's financial outcomes for Religion/Religious Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Wabash College

Wabash College's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 845 students in Crawfordsville, IN. The average net cost of $87,624 over four years represents a 55% 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

How does Wabash College's Religion/Religious Studies program score?

This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for Religion/Religious Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Wabash College Religion/Religious Studies graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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.

How affordable is Religion/Religious Studies at Wabash College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $196,500, but the average net cost is $87,624 — a 55% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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