
Traditional four- and six-year undergraduate graduation rates are not useful measures of Denver Seminary's graduate programs. Those federal measures ordinarily follow cohorts of first-time, full-time bachelor's students, not students pursuing seminary master's or doctoral degrees.
A better comparison is completion within the specific degree a student plans to enter. Ask the program about its typical time to degree, course availability, fieldwork or thesis requirements, and how part-time enrollment affects progress. These factors can differ substantially between a ministry degree and a counseling degree.
A single salary figure would be a poor guide to the outcomes of Denver Seminary's varied graduate programs. Ministry, nonprofit work, counseling and chaplaincy have different employers, credentialing requirements and compensation patterns.
When comparing earnings information, students should check whether it measures a median or an average, how long after completion it was recorded, and whether it covers graduates of the relevant program. A reported salary can help frame a borrowing decision, but it does not account for geography, part-time work, benefits, additional training or the cost of obtaining a professional license.
MASTER’S Degree
Psychology
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.