
Conventional four- and six-year undergraduate graduation rates are not a useful way to judge DSPT's predominantly graduate programs. Those measures generally follow cohorts of first-time, full-time undergraduates, while DSPT students commonly enter after completing earlier college study.
A better comparison would examine completion within the intended master's program and the time students typically take, including any differences between full-time and part-time enrollment. Applicants should also ask how frequently required courses are offered: for a small, specialized program, course sequencing can affect a student's realistic completion schedule.
A DSPT degree does not point to one predictable salary. Philosophy and theology graduates may pursue substantially different paths, including ministry, education, further academic study, or work outside those fields.
When comparing earnings claims, students should look for the population measured, the time since completion, and whether the statistic is a median or an average. Earnings alone would leave out important differences in occupation, location, hours worked, and further education. Applicants with a particular career in mind will get a more relevant picture by asking how recent graduates of that program have used the degree and what additional credentials the work requires.
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.