Theological and Ministerial Studies at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Master's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Yale 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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| 12 | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA | $73,273 | $64,525 | #35 | $46,869 |
| 13 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC | $71,527 | $76,759 | #10 | $54,863 |
| 14 | Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York New York, NY | $71,072 | $67,646 | #22 | $41,041 |
| 15 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $70,736 | $63,685 | #39 | $45,451 |
| 16 | Northeastern Seminary Rochester, NY | $70,305 | $66,916 | #25 | $62,469 |
| 17 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $69,914 | $75,005 | #12 | $57,119 |
| 18 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $69,914 | $75,005 | #13 | $57,119 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $234,034 | $192,686 | #7 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $147,204 | $124,979 | #23 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $131,639 | $113,472 | #103 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $113,304 | $102,040 | #42 of 211 |
| Public Health | $105,402 | $72,627 | #10 of 201 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $100,347 | $75,985 | #3 of 58 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $93,163 | $58,008 | #8 of 23 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $88,967 | $65,244 | #1 of 30 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,265 | $24,521 | #44 of 60 |
| Music | $29,895 | $21,250 | #96 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,451 one year after graduating and $70,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Yale University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,785.
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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.