Theological and Ministerial Studies at Payne Theological Seminary
Wilberforce, OH · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Payne Theological Seminary graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 89% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Payne 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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| 43 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $61,789 | $54,412 | #75 | $37,385 |
| 44 | Western Seminary Portland, OR | $61,070 | $61,430 | #47 | $48,539 |
| 45 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $60,973 | $55,521 | #70 | $49,840 |
| 46 | Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, OH | $60,748 | $64,827 | #33 | — |
| 47 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | $60,474 | $64,268 | #36 | $61,286 |
| 48 | Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA | $60,439 | $63,574 | #40 | $69,068 |
| 49 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $60,095 | $57,404 | #60 | $48,248 |
Other Theological and Ministerial Studies Credentials at Payne Theological Seminary
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $60,035 | $61,314 | $47,170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Payne Theological Seminary theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,748 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Payne Theological Seminary rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Payne Theological Seminary ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Payne Theological Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $54,236.
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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.
