Theological and Ministerial Studies at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wheaton College 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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| 25 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $66,978 | $65,805 | #29 | $50,178 |
| 26 | Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | $66,602 | $60,603 | #49 | $48,856 |
| 27 | Methodist Theological School in Ohio Delaware, OH | $66,137 | $70,578 | #18 | — |
| 28 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $66,104 | $64,947 | #32 | $56,069 |
| 29 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $66,039 | $69,465 | #20 | $51,725 |
| 30 | Meadville Theological School of Lombard College Chicago, IL | $65,954 | $64,799 | #34 | $57,047 |
| 31 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $65,147 | $66,235 | #28 | — |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $61,371 | $46,778 | #198 of 322 |
| Religious Education | — | $43,867 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $43,719 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,069 one year after graduating and $66,104 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Wheaton College ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300).
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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.