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Theology and Religious Vocations, Other graduate programs: earnings and debt by school
26 colleges award master's degrees in theology and religious vocations, other. Graduates of the typical program earned $49,748 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $20,500 in federal loans taken at the school.
Official field: Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.
| Degree level | Programs | Typical earnings 1 yr after | Typical median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 26 | $49,748 | $20,500 |
| Doctoral | 7 | $73,421 | $42,946 |
| Professional doctorate | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay
Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.
Master's programs in theology and religious vocations, other
Highest first-year earnings
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union UniversityJackson, TN | 7 | n/a | $80,560 | n/a |
| Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | 27 | $49,644 | $62,239 | $20,500 |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | 15 | $51,599 | $60,758 | n/a |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion, IN | 75 | $49,748 | $59,169 | n/a |
| Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL | 31 | $39,996 | $55,673 | n/a |
| The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC | 41 | $60,116 | $51,318 | n/a |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Drew UniversityMadison, NJ | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Evangel UniversitySpringfield, MO | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MA | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis, MO | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pillar CollegeNewark, NJ | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville, MN | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southwestern Christian UniversityBethany, OK | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of MaryBismarck, ND | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of St ThomasHouston, TX | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Doctoral programs in theology and religious vocations, other
Highest first-year earnings
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC | 15 | $73,421 | $82,608 | n/a |
| Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Faith International UniversityTacoma, WA | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| George Fox UniversityNewberg, OR | 15 | n/a | n/a | $42,946 |
| Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion, IN | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Milligan UniversityMilligan, TN | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Professional doctorate programs in theology and religious vocations, other
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital UniversityColumbus, OH | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How much do theology and religious vocations, other graduates earn?
Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $49,748 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.
How much debt do theology and religious vocations, other graduate students take on?
The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $20,500 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.
Undergraduate: Theology and Religious Vocations, Other major
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.