Theological and Ministerial Studies at Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Azusa Pacific University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 40% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 177% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Azusa Pacific 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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| 91 | Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN | $43,960 | $48,022 | #85 | — |
| 92 | Milligan University Milligan, TN | $43,743 | $47,785 | #87 | — |
| 93 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $40,491 | $44,232 | #92 | $41,897 |
| 94 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $36,869 | $33,548 | #94 | — |
Other Majors at Azusa Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $143,392 | $122,638 | #52 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,437 | $69,240 | #375 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $94,996 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $85,420 | $68,234 | #58 of 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $83,642 | $64,084 | #20 of 285 |
| Education | $80,114 | $63,794 | #23 of 214 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $77,902 | $52,927 | #101 of 159 |
| Social Work | $77,518 | $61,612 | #18 of 279 |
| Biotechnology | — | $71,297 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,125 | — | #106 of 322 |
| Psychology | $68,797 | $56,057 | #7 of 14 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $64,552 | $49,560 | #6 of 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,787 | $37,057 | #200 of 216 |
| Social Sciences | $63,771 | $46,937 | #7 of 9 |
| Psychology | $61,095 | $47,262 | #63 of 92 |
| Music | — | $37,001 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $36,489 | $44,473 | #52 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Azusa Pacific University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Azusa Pacific University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Azusa Pacific University ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Azusa Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $65,304.
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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.