Theological and Ministerial Studies at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Vanderbilt University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanderbilt 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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| 59 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $58,621 | $62,890 | #43 | $43,439 |
| 60 | Duke University Durham, NC | $58,405 | $62,677 | #44 | $44,015 |
| 61 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $58,391 | $59,367 | #55 | $44,601 |
| 62 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $58,149 | $63,522 | #41 | $42,583 |
| 63 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL | $57,987 | $56,972 | #62 | $46,967 |
| 64 | Covenant Theological Seminary Saint Louis, MO | $57,772 | $61,944 | #46 | $42,660 |
| 65 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $56,700 | $51,631 | #81 | $50,701 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanderbilt University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,583 one year after graduating and $58,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanderbilt University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Vanderbilt University ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Vanderbilt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,343.
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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.