
The familiar four-year and six-year graduation rates used to compare undergraduate colleges are not appropriate measures of Aquinas's graduate theology programs. Those measures generally follow first-time, full-time students seeking undergraduate credentials, while Aquinas primarily serves graduate students.
Applicants comparing completion prospects should instead ask about the expected time to finish their specific degree, whether part-time study is permitted, and how often required courses are offered. Field education, a thesis, or a doctoral project may also affect a student's timeline. A program's advertised length is a planning guide, not a prediction of any individual student's completion date.
A single earnings figure would be a poor description of outcomes across Aquinas's theology and ministry programs. Graduates may pursue roles in congregations, religious communities, education, nonprofit organizations, or other settings with different compensation structures.
Salary comparisons are most useful when they identify the credential, occupation, population measured, and time since completion. Prospective students should also account for benefits, geographic location, and whether a role is full-time. An earnings estimate cannot establish what an individual Aquinas graduate will earn or capture non-salary reasons for pursuing theological education.
MASTER’S Degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
DOCTOR’S Degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.