Theology programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $32,864 to $99,980 ten years after enrollment. Across 51 programs nationwide, median earnings of $47,935 reflect the diverse career paths available to graduates, from ministry and pastoral roles to nonprofit leadership and educational positions.
Leading the list is Freed-Hardeman University, achieving the highest program earnings at $64,039—substantially above the national average for theology graduates. Grace Christian University follows at $48,916, while University Of Valley Forge rounds out the top tier at $48,764, demonstrating how program selection directly impacts career outcomes in this field.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityPrivate | Watertown, WI | $40,679 Median Theology Earnings | $23,056 | 70.9% | 65.7% |
| #22 | Marion, IN | $40,520 Median Theology Earnings | $18,803 | 82.2% | 66.3% | |
| #23 | Grayson, KY | $40,003 Median Theology Earnings | $20,475 | 62.4% | 33.8% | |
| #24 | Martin Luther CollegePrivate | New Ulm, MN | $39,847 Median Theology Earnings | $12,474 | 82.6% | 71.4% |
| #25 | Crown CollegePrivate | Saint Bonifacius, MN | $39,688 Median Theology Earnings | $25,998 | 62.8% | 64.3% |
| #26 | Harding UniversityPrivate | Searcy, AR | $39,313 Median Theology Earnings | $16,473 | 100.0% | 70.9% |
| #27 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $39,176 Median Theology Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
| #28 | Lee UniversityPrivate | Cleveland, TN | $39,053 Median Theology Earnings | $13,887 | 72.2% | 60.7% |
| #29 | Criswell CollegePrivate | Dallas, TX | $38,958 Median Theology Earnings | — | 91.7% | 57.1% |
| #30 | Lancaster Bible CollegePrivate | Lancaster, PA | $38,456 Median Theology Earnings | $18,652 | 95.2% | 71.4% |
| #31 | American Baptist CollegePrivate | Nashville, TN | $38,162 Median Theology Earnings | $18,655 | — | 33.3% |
| #32 | Truett Mcconnell UniversityPrivate | Cleveland, GA | $37,790 Median Theology Earnings | $22,603 | 90.7% | 41.1% |
| #33 | Steubenville, OH | $37,496 Median Theology Earnings | $19,180 | 72.2% | 77.1% | |
| #34 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $37,102 Median Theology Earnings | $22,031 | 91.0% | 75.2% |
| #35 | Taylor UniversityPrivate | Upland, IN | $37,035 Median Theology Earnings | $12,612 | 76.1% | 76.6% |
| #36 | Moody Bible InstitutePrivate | Chicago, IL | $36,830 Median Theology Earnings | $26,309 | 97.5% | 62.0% |
| #37 | Saint Paul, MN | $36,796 Median Theology Earnings | $21,812 | 91.9% | 68.4% | |
| #38 | Multnomah UniversityPrivate | Portland, OR | $36,626 Median Theology Earnings | $21,713 | 49.8% | 50.8% |
| #39 | Waxahachie, TX | $36,616 Median Theology Earnings | $16,990 | 84.2% | 35.5% | |
| #40 | Northpoint Bible CollegePrivate | Haverhill, MA | $36,538 Median Theology Earnings | $26,358 | — | 50.8% |
