Best Schools for Theological and Ministerial Studies

Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates earn a median of $47,422 within four years of graduating, ranking #212 out of 283 tracked majors — 24% below the median across all fields. There are 37 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 802 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Concordia University-Nebraska graduates earn $58,162 while Benedictine College graduates earn $36,829 — a $21,333 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates see an average 5% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.