Doctoral (Professional)+2% vs national median33 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Bethel University - Bethel Seminary Saint Paul

Name: Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO)
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ranked 3rd of 9 doctoral (professional) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out

$37,935

middle 50%: $31,171 – $62,075

Median · 5 years out

$61,332

middle 50%: $49,855 – $107,901

Median · 10 years out

n/a

not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Theological and Ministerial Studies (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Bethel University - Bethel Seminary Saint Paul's doctoral (professional) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $37,935 one year after graduating, rising to $61,332 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $60,021 for this field, ranking 3rd of 9 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.