
Standard four-year and six-year undergraduate graduation rates do not describe the typical Nazarene Theological Seminary student. The institution is a graduate seminary, so those first-time bachelor's-degree cohort measures would be a poor basis for judging its master's or doctoral programs.
Applicants comparing completion outcomes should instead ask about the specific degree they plan to enter: the expected time to finish at their intended course load, the frequency of required courses, and any field-education or final-project requirements. These details are particularly important for students combining study with employment or ministry.
A single post-graduation salary figure would not reliably represent the range of work Nazarene Theological Seminary students may pursue. Ministry roles vary by denomination, employer, location, experience, and whether compensation includes housing or other benefits.
When comparing earnings information, applicants should check whose income was measured, whether the statistic is a median or an average, and how long after graduation it was recorded. Federal earnings measures may cover only graduates whose wages appear in the relevant records; they do not establish what an individual graduate will earn. For a particular career goal, the pay practices of likely employers may be more informative than an institution-wide figure.
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.