Theological and Ministerial Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, PA · Master's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Westminster Theological Seminary graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westminster 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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| 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 |
| 68 | Westminster Theological Seminary Glenside, PA | $55,338 | $56,279 | #65 | $37,026 |
| 69 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $55,216 | $59,255 | #56 | $40,858 |
| 70 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $55,071 | $58,769 | #57 | $44,521 |
| 71 | United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities St. Paul, MN | $55,037 | $52,572 | #79 | — |
Other Majors at Westminster Theological Seminary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | $45,263 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westminster Theological Seminary theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,026 one year after graduating and $55,338 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westminster Theological Seminary rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Westminster Theological Seminary ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Westminster Theological Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,632.
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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.