Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs
CIP 3999 · Theology & Religious Vocations · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
15 institutions report graduate earnings for Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $57,269 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64× and 80% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, 8 of the 16 programs with both earnings and a benchmark fall below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026); the rest clear it.
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Catholic University of AmericaDC · Doctoral | $82,608 n=20 | 84% 5yr | $58,108 | 0.70× | Below -4% | Below 2/2 |
| 2 | Union UniversityTN · Master's | $80,560 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +41% | Clears 2/2 |
| 3 | Dallas Theological SeminaryTX · Master's | $77,390 n=17 | 77% 1yr | – | – | Above +18% | – |
| 4 | Life Pacific UniversityCA · Master's | $62,239 n=34 | 80% 5yr | $18,000 | 0.29× | Below -17% | Below 2/2 |
| 5 | Biola UniversityCA · Master's | $60,758 n=26 | 86% 5yr | $41,000 | 0.68× | Below -19% | Below 2/2 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionIN · Master's | $59,169 n=32 | 76% 5yr | $37,697 | 0.64× | Above +2% | Clears 2/2 |
| 7 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalIN · Master's | $59,169 n=32 | 76% 5yr | $37,697 | 0.64× | Above +2% | Clears 2/2 |
| 8 | Iliff School of TheologyCO · Master's | $58,865 n=60 | 81% 5yr | $61,500 | 1.04× | Below -13% | Below 2/2 |
| 9 | Moody Bible InstituteIL · Master's | $55,673 n=33 | 75% 5yr | – | – | Below -19% | Below 2/2 |
| 10 | The Catholic University of AmericaDC · Master's | $51,318 n=16 | 81% 1yr | – | – | Below -41% | – |
| 11 | Abilene Christian UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $47,663 n=19 | – | $23,250 | 0.49× | Above +33% | – |
| 12 | Trevecca Nazarene UniversityTN · Bachelor's | $46,332 n=25 | – | $22,836 | 0.49× | Above +33% | – |
| 13 | Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHI · Bachelor's | $39,844 n=22 | – | $17,750 | 0.45× | Below -2% | – |
| 14 | The King's UniversityTX · Bachelor's | $36,278 n=22 | – | $30,771 | 0.85× | Above +1% | – |
| 15 | Seminario Evangelico de Puerto RicoPR · Master's | $34,062 n=17 | – | $28,205 | 0.83× | Above +22% | – |
| 16 | Valor Christian CollegeOH · Associate | $33,507 n=22 | – | $18,864 | 0.56× | Below -9% | – |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years, the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $47,663 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs, by median graduate earnings.
Which colleges have the highest-paying Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs in this dataset are The Catholic University of America ($82,608), Union University ($80,560), Dallas Theological Seminary ($77,390). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 8 of the 16 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.