Theological and Ministerial Studies at Benedictine College
Atchison, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Benedictine College graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedictine College 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 |
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| 22 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $39,091 | $41,716 | #21 | $29,656 |
| 23 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $38,907 | $38,226 | #24 | $33,488 |
| 24 | Carolina University Winston-salem, NC | $38,859 | $41,701 | #22 | — |
| 25 | Benedictine College Atchison, KS | $36,829 | $38,234 | #23 | $32,202 |
Other Majors at Benedictine College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,184 | $39,661 | #154 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,769 | $58,821 | #291 of 452 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $71,539 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $66,204 | — |
| Marketing | $63,361 | $42,772 | #332 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $58,320 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,163 | $42,834 | #524 of 680 |
| Religious Education | — | $35,133 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $32,214 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | — | $30,238 | — |
| Psychology | — | $28,149 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedictine College theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,202 one year after graduating and $36,829 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedictine College rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Benedictine College ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Benedictine College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($44,535), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.