Theological and Ministerial Studies at Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year

$32,220
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$50,557
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$44,535
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#10 of 25
Rank by pay
#13 of 25
Rank, wage-adjusted
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Median federal debt

Seattle Pacific University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.

How Seattle Pacific 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
11University of Dallas Irving, TX$49,564$50,392#8—
12University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN$47,802$45,661#15$32,815
13The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA$47,403$43,134#20$43,677

Other Theological and Ministerial Studies Credentials at Seattle Pacific University

Credential1 yr after4 yrs afterMedian debt
Master's Degree$56,778$55,836—

Other Majors at Seattle Pacific University by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer Science$133,039$82,557#51 of 349
Engineering$106,291$71,770#8 of 57
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,334$81,671#235 of 966
Business/Commerce$84,493$56,283#23 of 271
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering—$81,199—
Accounting and Related Services$80,110—#252 of 796
Mechanical Engineering—$71,039—
Education$70,584—#2 of 71
Design and Applied Arts$68,547$39,248#23 of 299
Economics$66,787$41,502#305 of 368
Political Science and Government$62,972$32,288#261 of 565
Communication and Media Studies$62,411$32,260#121 of 660
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$62,392$44,823#10 of 42
Psychology$58,749$40,264#118 of 1027
English Language and Literature$52,378$30,737#189 of 576
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,235$25,625#407 of 610
Sociology$46,974$25,958#361 of 462
Nutrition Sciences—$39,317—
Fine and Studio Arts$32,456$35,938#389 of 423
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences—$26,478—

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Seattle Pacific University theological and ministerial studies graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $32,220 one year after graduating and $50,557 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Seattle Pacific University rank for theological and ministerial studies?

Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Seattle Pacific University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is theological and ministerial studies at Seattle Pacific University worth it?

Its graduates earn 14% more 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.