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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | Greenville, SC | $28,598 Median Theology Earnings | $14,037 | — | 69.6% |
| #82 | University Of DallasPrivate | Irving, TX | $28,598 Median Theology Earnings | $14,372 | 54.2% | 68.0% |
| #83 | Lincoln Christian UniversityPrivate | Lincoln, IL | $28,299 Median Theology Earnings | — | — | 58.2% |
| #84 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | Siloam Springs, AR | $27,996 Median Theology Earnings | $17,732 | 67.6% | 66.8% |
| #85 | George Fox UniversityPrivate | Newberg, OR | $27,476 Median Theology Earnings | $19,909 | 96.4% | 68.7% |
| #86 | Oklahoma City, OK | $27,391 Median Theology Earnings | $17,373 | — | 33.3% | |
| #87 | Mount Vernon, OH | $26,933 Median Theology Earnings | $17,598 | 84.3% | 63.6% | |
| #88 | Appalachian Bible CollegePrivate | Mount Hope, WV | $26,314 Median Theology Earnings | $16,089 | 98.6% | 75.6% |
| #89 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate | Arkadelphia, AR | $26,001 Median Theology Earnings | $19,709 | 68.5% | 70.3% |
| #90 | Regent UniversityPrivate | Virginia Beach, VA | $25,287 Median Theology Earnings | $18,843 | 41.2% | 54.1% |
| #91 | Ellendale, ND | $25,194 Median Theology Earnings | $18,626 | 36.2% | 38.8% | |
| #92 | Calvary UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $24,181 Median Theology Earnings | $9,571 | 70.9% | 52.6% |
| #93 | Boise Bible CollegePrivate | Boise, ID | $24,151 Median Theology Earnings | $15,056 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| #94 | Ankeny, IA | $21,543 Median Theology Earnings | $15,556 | 49.7% | 61.1% | |
| #95 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $21,508 Median Theology Earnings | $19,348 | 91.1% | 62.2% |
| #96 | Trinity Baptist CollegePrivate | Jacksonville, FL | $20,013 Median Theology Earnings | $15,080 | 62.5% | 44.2% |
| #97 | Spring Arbor UniversityPrivate | Spring Arbor, MI | $19,557 Median Theology Earnings | $16,569 | 37.3% | 59.9% |
| #98 | Simpson UniversityPrivate | Redding, CA | $19,227 Median Theology Earnings | $22,880 | 99.0% | 41.7% |
| #99 | Mequon, WI | $19,045 Median Theology Earnings | $19,323 | 67.5% | 64.3% |
