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Bachelor's+2% vs national median58 grads tracked

Theology and Religious Vocations at Concordia University

Ranked 9th of 21 bachelor's programs in Theology and Religious Vocations by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $19,818 – $38,050
Median · 5 years out
$46,532
middle 50%: $32,639 – $59,105
Median · 10 years out
$69,644
middle 50%: $47,119 – $80,101

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Theology and Religious Vocations (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Concordia University's bachelor's program in Theology and Religious Vocations earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $69,644 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $45,751 for this field, ranking 9th of 21 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $11,148 total interest

Same major at other universities

Loyola University Chicago
$52,508 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$51,805 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$50,786 · 5 yrs out
Anderson University
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$46,924 · 5 yrs out
Concordia University - Saint Paul
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
Judson University
$46,142 · 5 yrs out
Saint John's University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$45,537 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$42,709 · 5 yrs out
Columbia International University
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
Grace College and Theological Seminary
$41,469 · 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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