Theological and Ministerial Studies: professional degree earnings by college

Median earnings of theological and ministerial studies graduates (professional degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $57,979, rising to $63,549 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Emory UniversityGA$104,559$97,227$54,750
2Virginia Union UniversityVA$64,903$51,836$41,000
3Grand Canyon UniversityAZ$57,988$46,690$78,240
4Andrews UniversityMI$57,979$67,739$87,260
5Columbia International UniversitySC$56,984$48,301—
6Harvard UniversityMA$51,675$63,549$25,500
7Boston UniversityMA$49,264$65,938$33,502
8Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryPA$45,417$65,713—

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do theological and ministerial studies graduates earn?

The median college reports $57,979 in earnings one year after a professional degree in theological and ministerial studies and $63,549 four years after. The highest is $104,559 at Emory University.

How much student debt do theological and ministerial studies graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $41,000 at the typical college.