
Graduation rates require particular care at a theology-focused institution serving students at different degree levels. Standard four- and six-year college completion measures usually follow a defined group of first-time, full-time undergraduates; they do not describe all graduate students, transfer students, or adults attending part time.
For an individual applicant, the more useful questions may be the normal time to completion for the intended credential, the number of credits required, and how often required courses are offered. A student balancing employment or ministry with study should also ask how part-time enrollment changes the expected timeline.
Salary figures are an especially limited way to assess a theological degree. ILT students may pursue ministry, further education, or other work with substantially different compensation arrangements; employment outcomes for one path should not be treated as the expected earnings of every graduate.
When comparing any published earnings statistic, check whether it measures a median or an average, how long after attendance it was recorded, which students it includes, and whether results are available for the specific program. Compensation may also include benefits or housing arrangements that a wage figure does not capture. For ministry careers, requirements for appointment and the availability of positions are separate questions from salary.
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.