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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Elizabeth City, NC | $36,506 Median Theology Earnings | $24,091 | 76.2% | 42.6% | |
| #42 | Biola UniversityPrivate | La Mirada, CA | $36,391 Median Theology Earnings | $23,001 | 60.1% | 68.8% |
| #43 | Campbellsville UniversityPrivate | Campbellsville, KY | $36,374 Median Theology Earnings | $16,491 | 98.3% | 47.1% |
| #44 | Lakewood, CO | $36,141 Median Theology Earnings | $21,073 | — | 55.3% | |
| #45 | Wheaton CollegePrivate | Wheaton, IL | $35,913 Median Theology Earnings | $17,966 | 90.0% | 86.6% |
| #46 | Clarks Summit UniversityPrivate | Clarks Summit, PA | $35,544 Median Theology Earnings | $17,711 | 90.1% | 54.2% |
| #47 | Ave Maria UniversityPrivate | Ave Maria, FL | $35,371 Median Theology Earnings | $19,716 | 44.8% | 55.5% |
| #48 | Benedictine CollegePrivate | Atchison, KS | $35,182 Median Theology Earnings | $22,718 | 76.4% | 65.1% |
| #49 | Eastern UniversityPrivate | Saint Davids, PA | $34,981 Median Theology Earnings | $23,050 | 93.6% | 56.0% |
| #50 | North Central UniversityPrivate | Minneapolis, MN | $34,902 Median Theology Earnings | $19,345 | 90.8% | 63.6% |
| #51 | Johnson UniversityPrivate | Knoxville, TN | $34,691 Median Theology Earnings | $14,271 | 53.8% | 62.2% |
| #52 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | Wilmore, KY | $34,663 Median Theology Earnings | $15,895 | 64.1% | 65.0% |
| #53 | Life Pacific UniversityPrivate | San Dimas, CA | $34,120 Median Theology Earnings | $18,754 | 94.0% | 56.8% |
| #54 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | Springfield, MO | $33,459 Median Theology Earnings | $13,335 | 45.0% | 64.8% |
| #55 | Mayaguez, PR | $33,067 Median Theology Earnings | $8,088 | 100.0% | 46.0% | |
| #56 | Collegedale, TN | $32,925 Median Theology Earnings | $19,100 | 66.6% | 51.4% | |
| #57 | Riverside, CA | $32,569 Median Theology Earnings | $23,788 | 73.6% | 59.5% | |
| #58 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | Emmitsburg, MD | $32,563 Median Theology Earnings | $14,674 | 71.9% | 58.0% |
| #59 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $32,554 Median Theology Earnings | $20,412 | 98.6% | 53.9% |
| #60 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | Tigerville, SC | $32,411 Median Theology Earnings | $18,890 | 62.8% | 54.9% |
