Theological and Ministerial Studies at Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, IN · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Christian Theological Seminary graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Christian 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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| 76 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $53,150 | $54,038 | #76 | $47,762 |
| 77 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $52,697 | $57,566 | #59 | $42,658 |
| 78 | Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | $52,631 | $56,165 | #67 | — |
| 79 | Christian Theological Seminary Indianapolis, IN | $51,859 | $55,635 | #69 | — |
| 80 | Carolina University Winston-salem, NC | $51,238 | $54,986 | #73 | $48,372 |
| 81 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $51,193 | $54,488 | #74 | $57,662 |
| 82 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $50,745 | $46,175 | #89 | $50,661 |
Other Majors at Christian Theological Seminary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $49,979 | — | #8 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Christian Theological Seminary theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,859 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christian Theological Seminary rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Christian Theological Seminary ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Christian Theological Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less 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.