Theological and Ministerial Studies at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Master's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Baylor 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 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor 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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| 58 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $58,680 | $60,746 | #48 | $42,866 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Baylor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $130,178 | $109,356 | #115 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $114,017 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $109,055 | $68,048 | #57 of 349 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,075 | $64,046 | #137 of 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $65,057 | $58,663 | #165 of 322 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,389 | $43,684 | #65 of 165 |
| Social Work | $61,272 | $51,193 | #168 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $59,087 | $42,780 | #385 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,274 | — | #249 of 285 |
| Music | $46,515 | — | #52 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,601 one year after graduating and $58,391 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Baylor University ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Baylor 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 $40,158.
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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.