Theological and Ministerial Studies at Ashland University
Ashland, OH · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Ashland University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 112% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ashland 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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| 83 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $50,016 | $56,772 | #63 | $37,532 |
| 84 | Pacific School of Religion Berkeley, CA | $49,474 | $45,018 | #90 | — |
| 85 | Starr King School for the Ministry Oakland, CA | $49,050 | $44,632 | #91 | $26,746 |
| 86 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,883 | $51,098 | #83 | $52,813 |
| 87 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville, KY | $47,542 | $53,832 | #77 | $42,306 |
| 88 | Chicago Theological Seminary Chicago, IL | $47,364 | $46,535 | #88 | $32,795 |
| 89 | Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA | $47,138 | $48,797 | #84 | $43,074 |
Other Majors at Ashland University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $90,642 | $68,286 | #490 of 861 |
| History | $70,522 | $65,004 | #2 of 36 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $65,364 | $61,863 | #309 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $64,231 | $55,734 | #119 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $63,212 | $56,141 | #68 of 190 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,347 | $55,365 | #154 of 280 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $61,708 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $46,529 | $45,224 | #316 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ashland University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,813 one year after graduating and $47,883 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ashland University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Ashland University ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Ashland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $53,598.
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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.