Doctoral · Theology and Religious Vocations
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctoral): earnings by school
16 schools report graduate earnings for this major.
- Median across schools, 1 year out
- $66,908
- Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median across schools, 4 years out
- $73,456
- Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Typical debt
- $55,802
- NSLDS pooled AY2022-23, AY2023-24 cohort
Across 14 schools reporting 4-year earnings, the middle half of programs pay graduates between $61,314 and $85,123. The school matters less than you might think for this major.
Schools, highest earnings first
| School | 1 year | 4 years | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University NC | $73,405 | $97,542 | $42,252 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary NC | $118,656 | $95,347 | — |
| Boston University MA | — | $91,158 | — |
| Evangel University MO | — | $85,123 | — |
| University of Chicago IL | $63,572 | $83,657 | — |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MO | — | $80,599 | — |
| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary KY | $87,278 | $77,507 | — |
| Virginia Union University VA | $71,833 | — | — |
| Trinity International University-Illinois IL | — | $69,406 | — |
| Drew University NJ | $67,733 | — | — |
| South University-Savannah GA | $57,002 | $65,166 | — |
| Regent University VA | $52,163 | $62,308 | $95,666 |
| Payne Theological Seminary OH | — | $61,314 | $49,604 |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary GA | — | $60,847 | — |
| Interdenominational Theological Center GA | $34,601 | $53,122 | $82,000 |
| Liberty University VA | $66,084 | $51,327 | $55,802 |