First professional · Theology and Religious Vocations
Theological and Ministerial Studies (First professional): earnings by school
10 schools report graduate earnings for this major.
- Median across schools, 1 year out
- $57,482
- Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median across schools, 4 years out
- $60,872
- Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Typical debt
- $47,875
- NSLDS pooled AY2022-23, AY2023-24 cohort
Across 10 schools reporting 4-year earnings, the middle half of programs pay graduates between $51,836 and $65,938. The school matters less than you might think for this major.
Schools, highest earnings first
| School | 1 year | 4 years | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University GA | $104,559 | $97,227 | $54,750 |
| Andrews University MI | $57,979 | $67,739 | $87,260 |
| Boston University MA | $49,264 | $65,938 | $33,502 |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary PA | $45,417 | $65,713 | — |
| Harvard University MA | $51,675 | $63,549 | $25,500 |
| Oral Roberts University OK | — | $58,196 | — |
| Pentecostal Theological Seminary TN | — | $53,286 | — |
| Virginia Union University VA | $64,903 | $51,836 | $41,000 |
| Columbia International University SC | $56,984 | $48,301 | — |
| Grand Canyon University AZ | $57,988 | $46,690 | $78,240 |