Theological and Ministerial Studies at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 95% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University 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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| 35 | Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton, NJ | $63,783 | $55,981 | #68 | $46,821 |
| 36 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $63,450 | $65,684 | #30 | $46,547 |
| 37 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Austin, TX | $62,778 | $63,827 | #38 | $56,922 |
| 38 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $62,158 | $66,704 | #26 | $40,732 |
| 39 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $62,123 | $62,489 | #45 | $39,270 |
| 40 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $62,024 | $56,438 | #64 | $42,625 |
| 41 | Denver Seminary Littleton, CO | $61,916 | $57,904 | #58 | $47,789 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $221,028 | $202,919 | #7 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,677 | $104,615 | #105 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,297 | $106,711 | #109 of 216 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $127,072 | $82,055 | #42 of 92 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $116,679 | $70,335 | #18 of 349 |
| Law | $102,929 | $96,436 | #1 of 5 |
| Biology | $73,476 | $44,209 | #25 of 57 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,982 | $45,173 | #168 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,732 one year after graduating and $62,158 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $59,016.
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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.