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Bachelor's0% vs national median80 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Loyola University Chicago

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

Median · 1 year out
$45,751
middle 50%: $27,078 – $65,986
Median · 5 years out
$50,539
middle 50%: $41,357 – $61,889
Median · 10 years out
$66,891
middle 50%: $50,539 – $91,723

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 Loyola University Chicago's bachelor's program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $45,751 one year after graduating, rising to $66,891 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $50,591 for this field, ranking 5th 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
7.6 yrs
≈ $8,466 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
Concordia University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Loyola University Chicago

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$153,228 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$153,228 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$134,175 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$131,137 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$123,974 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$122,032 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$117,867 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$116,612 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$116,612 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$115,337 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,487 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out

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