Theological and Ministerial Studies at Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Master's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Samford University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 98% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Samford University Compares for Theological and Ministerial Studies
All 94 colleges reporting theological and ministerial studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion New York, NY | $117,823 | $112,143 | #1 | $114,729 |
| 2 | The King's University Southlake, TX | $100,714 | $102,397 | #3 | $52,539 |
| 3 | Concordia Seminary Saint Louis, MO | $97,155 | $104,171 | #2 | $95,127 |
| 4 | Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC | $95,302 | $102,273 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific Berkeley, CA | $94,644 | $86,120 | #6 | $77,641 |
| 6 | Luther Seminary Saint Paul, MN | $81,169 | $77,534 | #8 | $60,439 |
| 7 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $81,084 | $73,781 | #15 | $66,923 |
| 8 | Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN | $80,818 | $86,703 | #5 | $79,744 |
| 9 | United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg, PA | $75,543 | $76,828 | #9 | $59,856 |
| 10 | Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO | $74,925 | $80,335 | #7 | $47,492 |
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| 80 | Carolina University Winston-salem, NC | $51,238 | $54,986 | #73 | $48,372 |
| 81 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $51,193 | $54,488 | #74 | $57,662 |
| 82 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $50,745 | $46,175 | #89 | $50,661 |
| 83 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $50,016 | $56,772 | #63 | $37,532 |
| 84 | Pacific School of Religion Berkeley, CA | $49,474 | $45,018 | #90 | — |
| 85 | Starr King School for the Ministry Oakland, CA | $49,050 | $44,632 | #91 | $26,746 |
| 86 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,883 | $51,098 | #83 | $52,813 |
Other Majors at Samford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $127,084 | $156,772 | #134 of 432 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $122,699 | — | #11 of 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $119,341 | $61,019 | #172 of 861 |
| Public Health | $92,506 | $57,501 | #37 of 201 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,202 | $63,075 | #196 of 349 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $85,180 | $74,311 | #15 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,341 | $58,075 | #336 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,010 | $47,835 | #219 of 243 |
| Social Work | $55,271 | $44,603 | #255 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,714 | $47,683 | #279 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Samford University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,532 one year after graduating and $50,016 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Samford University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Samford University ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Samford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $49,054.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.