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Doctoral (Professional)-11% vs national median36 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Bethel University

Ranked 6th of 9 doctoral (professional) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,119
middle 50%: $32,883 – $69,154
Median · 5 years out
$53,485
middle 50%: $41,019 – $68,098
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's doctoral (professional) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $39,119 one year after graduating, rising to $53,485 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $60,021 for this field, ranking 6th 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.

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 yrs
≈ $9,100 total interest

Same major at other universities

Virginia Union University
$65,110 · 5 yrs out
Saint John's University
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University - Bethel Seminary Saint Paul
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$60,021 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
Columbia International University
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Erskine College
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Bethel University

Education (Doctorate)
$131,944 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,744 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$115,874 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$101,158 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$101,158 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$97,110 · 5 yrs out
Economics (Bachelor's)
$95,481 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Science (Bachelor's)
$94,689 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,689 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$91,075 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$88,351 · 5 yrs out
Physics (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out

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