Theological and Ministerial Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Palm Beach Atlantic University Compares for Theological and Ministerial Studies
All 25 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 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $58,775 | $54,966 | #5 | — |
| 2 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $58,162 | $60,113 | #1 | $19,316 |
| 3 | Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO | $56,855 | $53,171 | #6 | $40,357 |
| 4 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $54,758 | $58,745 | #2 | $45,874 |
| 5 | The King's University Southlake, TX | $54,618 | $55,530 | #4 | $29,593 |
| 6 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $53,398 | $56,835 | #3 | $28,383 |
| 7 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $52,385 | $48,183 | #9 | $41,139 |
| 8 | Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA | $52,385 | $48,183 | #10 | $41,139 |
| 9 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $50,647 | $46,085 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $50,557 | $46,502 | #13 | $32,220 |
Other Majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,008 | $70,586 | #861 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,689 | — | #382 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,379 | — | #161 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,081 | $46,970 | #829 of 1176 |
| Biology | $56,258 | $28,991 | #482 of 841 |
| Marketing | $53,668 | $39,743 | #474 of 516 |
| Psychology | $51,530 | $35,403 | #427 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,847 | — | #512 of 660 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $42,589 | — | #2 of 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $39,151 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Palm Beach Atlantic University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,383 one year after graduating and $53,398 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Palm Beach Atlantic University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Palm Beach Atlantic University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($44,535), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,279.
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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.