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Master's-7% vs national median520 grads tracked

Theology and Religious Vocations at Loyola University Chicago

Ranked 9th of 18 master's programs in Theology and Religious Vocations by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,997
middle 50%: $35,639 – $64,546
Median · 5 years out
$58,787
middle 50%: $41,850 – $76,233
Median · 10 years out
$63,029
middle 50%: $41,695 – $85,664

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Loyola University Chicago's master's program in Theology and Religious Vocations earn a median $48,997 one year after graduating, rising to $63,029 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $63,125 for this field, ranking 9th of 18 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,466 total interest

Same major at other universities

Regent University
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$64,175 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$63,125 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University - Bethel Seminary Saint Paul
$59,606 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$59,378 · 5 yrs out
St. Catherine University
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Saint John's University
$57,688 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$56,676 · 5 yrs out
Indiana Wesleyan University
$56,524 · 5 yrs out
Grace College and Theological Seminary
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Columbia International University
$50,942 · 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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