Compare 11 Church Planting. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $23,737. Top programs: $33,459+.
With top graduates earning $33,459, Church Planting stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Evangel University's Church Planting program leads with graduates earning $33,459, well above the $23,737 average across all programs. Johnson University follows at $28,103, while North Greenville University rounds out the top three at $26,896. This $14,688 range between highest and lowest earners shows program-specific factors drive outcomes.
High earnings don't guarantee affordability—debt burden tells the real story. Evangel University graduates face a 31.2% payment burden despite topping earnings, placing them in the 'High Risk' category. Across all three top programs, student debt ratios exceed 0.74, meaning graduates owe roughly three-quarters of their first-year salary.
Highest program earnings: $33,459
Strong outcomes with 54% acceptance
31.2% payment burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
60.8% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | $33,459 | 5 | $24,736 | High | $20,473 | High |
| #2 | Johnson UniversityPrivate | $28,103 | 15 | $21,500 | High | $26,079 | High |
| #3 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $26,896 | 16 | $23,082 | High | $22,924 | High |
| #4 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate | $26,001 | 5 | $21,050 | High | $27,385 | High |
| #5 | Bethany Global UniversityPrivate | $23,272 | 92 | $12,000 | High | $6,928 | High |
| #6 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $22,578 | 5 | $25,000 | High | $21,966 | High |
| #7 | Ozark Christian CollegePrivate | $21,498 | 13 | $16,772 | High | $10,910 | High |
| #8 | Moody Bible InstitutePrivate | $21,166 | 80 | $18,149 | High | $13,226 | High |
| #9 | $20,140 | 20 | $15,675 | High | $10,162 | High | |
| #10 | Simpson UniversityPrivate | $19,227 | 6 | $18,750 | High | $19,112 | High |
| #11 | $18,771 | 8 | $22,500 | High | $23,324 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
