
Conventional four-year and six-year undergraduate graduation rates are not a meaningful measure of completion at this graduate theological school. Those federal measures track particular cohorts of first-time undergraduate students, rather than Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry entrants.
A more relevant comparison would follow students entering the same degree and enrollment pattern - for example, part-time Master of Divinity students - and report how many complete it within a defined period. Applicants can ask the school for recent program-level completion figures, the typical time to degree, and the effects of part-time study or supervised-ministry requirements. A rate without its student population and measurement period can easily mislead.
Earnings should be evaluated by intended occupation and degree, not treated as a guaranteed return from a theological credential. Graduates may pursue congregational ministry, chaplaincy, nonprofit work, education, or other roles with very different pay structures.
Salary comparisons are most useful when they identify whether the figure is a median or an average, whose earnings were counted, and how long after completion they were measured. Applicants considering a specific role should also investigate credentialing requirements, local job openings, benefits, and the possibility of part-time or bivocational work. Those factors may matter more to an individual budget than an undifferentiated salary estimate.
MASTER’S Degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
Philosophy and Religious Studies
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.