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Bachelor's-15% vs national median42 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Concordia University

Ranked 6th of 6 bachelor's programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,818
middle 50%: $19,226 – $32,198
Median · 5 years out
$43,047
middle 50%: $34,107 – $57,619
Median · 10 years out
$61,332
middle 50%: $39,884 – $79,409

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Theological and Ministerial Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Concordia University's bachelor's program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $25,818 one year after graduating, rising to $61,332 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $50,591 for this field, ranking 6th of 6 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,408 total interest

Same major at other universities

Providence College
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
St. Catherine University
$57,248 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$50,591 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$50,539 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Concordia University

Education (Doctorate)
$141,240 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$90,720 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$85,109 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$74,643 · 5 yrs out
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's)
$73,614 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$71,682 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$69,779 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$69,644 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (Master's)
$68,626 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$68,098 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$68,098 · 5 yrs out

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