Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Offered at 114 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 33 | $38,091 | $45,120 | $26,000 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 36 | $49,748 | $61,210 | — |
| Doctoral | 14 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 6 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valor Christian College | OH | $29,703 | $44,121 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevecca Nazarene University | TN | $52,060 | $63,237 | $26,000 |
| 2 | The King's University | TX | — | $54,419 | — |
| 3 | Kentucky Christian University | KY | — | $48,382 | — |
| 4 | New Hope Christian College-Eugene | OR | — | $41,859 | — |
| 5 | Southeastern University | FL | — | $40,798 | — |
| 6 | Moody Bible Institute | IL | $38,091 | — | $20,333 |
| 7 | Pacific Rim Christian University | HI | — | $37,095 | — |
| 8 | Abilene Christian University | TX | $34,749 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning post-bacc certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | NC | $30,288 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Theological Seminary | TX | $68,603 | — | — |
| 2 | Life Pacific University | CA | $49,644 | $68,533 | — |
| 3 | Southeastern University | FL | — | $68,104 | — |
| 4 | Biola University | CA | $51,599 | $64,343 | — |
| 5 | Moody Bible Institute | IL | $39,996 | $61,210 | — |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | DC | $60,116 | — | — |
| 7 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | IN | $49,748 | $59,347 | — |
| 8 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | IN | $49,748 | $59,347 | — |
| 9 | Iliff School of Theology | CO | $41,486 | $51,313 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Catholic University of America | DC | $73,421 | $91,590 | — |
| 2 | Biola University | CA | — | $90,703 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do theology and religious vocations, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in theology and religious vocations, other reports median earnings of $38,091. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
