Theological and Ministerial Studies at Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA · Master's Degree · about 44 graduates a year

$49,840
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$60,973
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$61,300
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#45 of 94
Rank by pay
#70 of 94
Rank, wage-adjusted
$58,925
Median federal debt

Regent University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 97% of one year’s pay at that point.

How Regent 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion New York, NY$117,823$112,143#1$114,729
2The King's University Southlake, TX$100,714$102,397#3$52,539
3Concordia Seminary Saint Louis, MO$97,155$104,171#2$95,127
4Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC$95,302$102,273#4—
5Church Divinity School of the Pacific Berkeley, CA$94,644$86,120#6$77,641
6Luther Seminary Saint Paul, MN$81,169$77,534#8$60,439
7The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA$81,084$73,781#15$66,923
8Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN$80,818$86,703#5$79,744
9United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg, PA$75,543$76,828#9$59,856
10Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO$74,925$80,335#7$47,492
…
42Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI$61,838$65,201#31$52,039
43Harvard University Cambridge, MA$61,789$54,412#75$37,385
44Western Seminary Portland, OR$61,070$61,430#47$48,539
45Regent University Virginia Beach, VA$60,973$55,521#70$49,840
46Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, OH$60,748$64,827#33—
47Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME$60,474$64,268#36$61,286
48Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA$60,439$63,574#40$69,068

Other Theological and Ministerial Studies Credentials at Regent University

Credential1 yr after4 yrs afterMedian debt
Doctoral Degree—$62,308—

Other Majors at Regent University by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Business Administration, Management and Operations$83,162$66,158#622 of 861
Human Resources Management and Services$80,309$57,461#93 of 159
Public Administration$79,312$55,462#114 of 243
Communication and Media Studies$76,612$54,222#21 of 61
Political Science and Government$70,319$64,493#10 of 16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$69,823$57,501#60 of 285
Security Science and Technology—$67,561—
Legal Professions and Studies$65,794$48,913#11 of 11
Education$64,245$58,006#19 of 32
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language$64,039$48,250#23 of 52
Curriculum and Instruction$60,876$57,753#96 of 190
Special Education and Teaching$60,835$53,714#176 of 280
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$58,972$43,319#8 of 41
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$58,142$41,047#122 of 204
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$57,017$44,205#5 of 22
Student Counseling and Personnel Services$55,572$40,366#211 of 302
Journalism$49,772—#20 of 22
Psychology—$38,781—

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Graduates earn a median $49,840 one year after graduating and $60,973 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Regent University rank for theological and ministerial studies?

Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Regent University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is theological and ministerial studies at Regent University worth it?

Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $58,925.

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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.