Theological and Ministerial Studies at Covenant Theological Seminary
Saint Louis, MO · Master's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Covenant Theological Seminary graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Covenant 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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| 61 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $58,391 | $59,367 | #55 | $44,601 |
| 62 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $58,149 | $63,522 | #41 | $42,583 |
| 63 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL | $57,987 | $56,972 | #62 | $46,967 |
| 64 | Covenant Theological Seminary Saint Louis, MO | $57,772 | $61,944 | #46 | $42,660 |
| 65 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $56,700 | $51,631 | #81 | $50,701 |
| 66 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $55,836 | $51,357 | #82 | $56,778 |
| 67 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $55,347 | $56,272 | #66 | $54,351 |
Other Majors at Covenant Theological Seminary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,610 | $38,297 | #320 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Covenant Theological Seminary theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,660 one year after graduating and $57,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Covenant Theological Seminary rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Covenant Theological Seminary ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Covenant Theological Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.