
Standard four- and six-year college graduation rates are poor measures of completion at this graduate seminary. Those federal measures generally follow cohorts of first-time, full-time undergraduates, while the seminary's degree-seeking applicants are primarily pursuing theological study after college.
A more useful comparison would examine completion of the intended graduate degree within its expected timeframe, including how part-time study is treated. Applicants preparing for ministry should also ask how academic completion relates to formation requirements: finishing an academic program and receiving approval for ordination are not the same outcome.
A salary expectation should not be inferred from enrollment at the seminary. Students may pursue different paths - including ordained ministry, parish employment, further study, or work outside a religious institution - and those paths have different compensation arrangements.
When comparing any future earnings figure, check whether it is a median or an average, how long after completion it was measured, and whether it includes only graduates with earnings captured by the reporting system. Such figures can inform a financial decision, but they cannot account fully for vocation, benefits, location, or a student's prior career.
MASTER’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.