Theological and Ministerial Studies at Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year

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Median pay 1 year after graduating
$40,791
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$44,535
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#20 of 25
Rank by pay
#18 of 25
Rank, wage-adjusted
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Median federal debt

Lee University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.

How Lee University Compares for Theological and Ministerial Studies

All 25 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO$58,775$54,966#5—
2Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE$58,162$60,113#1$19,316
3Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO$56,855$53,171#6$40,357
4University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN$54,758$58,745#2$45,874
5The King's University Southlake, TX$54,618$55,530#4$29,593
6Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL$53,398$56,835#3$28,383
7Northwest University Kirkland, WA$52,385$48,183#9$41,139
8Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA$52,385$48,183#10$41,139
9Hope International University Fullerton, CA$50,647$46,085#14—
10Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA$50,557$46,502#13$32,220
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17Corban University Salem, OR$43,303$43,558#19—
18Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL$42,457$45,190#16$26,924
19Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL$42,322$45,046#17$34,350
20Lee University Cleveland, TN$40,791$44,560#18—
21Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN$39,949$38,160#25$15,327
22Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH$39,091$41,716#21$29,656
23Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL$38,907$38,226#24$33,488

Other Theological and Ministerial Studies Credentials at Lee University

Credential1 yr after4 yrs afterMedian debt
Master's Degree$42,658$52,697—

Other Majors at Lee University by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Accounting and Related Services$79,208$53,577#267 of 796
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,388$67,930#945 of 966
Business Administration, Management and Operations$59,274$40,193#820 of 1176
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$54,203$45,678#194 of 476
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,382$44,397#321 of 680
Psychology$46,719$27,576#714 of 1027
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,573$45,248#285 of 345
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$45,844$35,189#10 of 29
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$45,221$22,135#533 of 610
Sociology$44,193$25,127#396 of 462
History$44,096—#393 of 459
Communication and Media Studies$44,095$27,365#583 of 660
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$43,241$26,537#130 of 158
Education$42,329$26,676#23 of 27
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$41,882$33,162#176 of 178
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$41,162$26,734#155 of 156
Fine and Studio Arts$39,988$26,598#256 of 423
Special Education and Teaching$36,999—#175 of 177
Music$35,702—#235 of 268
English Language and Literature—$30,977—

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Lee University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?

Graduates earn $40,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Lee University rank for theological and ministerial studies?

Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Lee University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is theological and ministerial studies at Lee University worth it?

Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($44,535).

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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.