Theological and Ministerial Studies at Houston Christian University
Houston, TX · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Houston Christian University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 3% 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 Houston Christian 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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| 52 | Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY | $59,725 | $67,627 | #23 | $48,572 |
| 53 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $59,368 | $60,360 | #50 | $42,050 |
| 54 | Brite Divinity School Fort Worth, TX | $59,368 | $60,360 | #51 | $42,050 |
| 55 | Houston Christian University Houston, TX | $59,295 | $60,286 | #52 | $51,968 |
| 56 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $59,040 | $60,044 | #53 | $47,185 |
| 57 | Hood Theological Seminary Salisbury, NC | $59,012 | $63,328 | #42 | $57,031 |
| 58 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $58,680 | $60,746 | #48 | $42,866 |
Other Majors at Houston Christian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,858 | $69,641 | #366 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $98,096 | — |
| International Business | $88,650 | — | #12 of 15 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $79,024 | $66,397 | #97 of 159 |
| Psychology | $75,052 | $66,467 | #28 of 92 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,086 | $63,989 | #205 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $69,694 | — | #47 of 302 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,658 | $47,863 | #111 of 322 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | $62,811 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $60,834 | $57,651 | #97 of 190 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $34,087 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houston Christian University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,968 one year after graduating and $59,295 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houston Christian University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Houston Christian University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Houston Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.