Theological and Ministerial Studies at Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Chicago Theological Seminary graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 132% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chicago Theological Seminary 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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| 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 |
| 87 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville, KY | $47,542 | $53,832 | #77 | $42,306 |
| 88 | Chicago Theological Seminary Chicago, IL | $47,364 | $46,535 | #88 | $32,795 |
| 89 | Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA | $47,138 | $48,797 | #84 | $43,074 |
| 90 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $46,316 | $40,648 | #93 | — |
| 91 | Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN | $43,960 | $48,022 | #85 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chicago Theological Seminary theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,795 one year after graduating and $47,364 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chicago Theological Seminary rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Chicago Theological Seminary ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Chicago Theological Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $62,566.
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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.