Bachelor's0% vs national median192 grads tracked
Theological and Ministerial Studies at University of Northwestern- St Paul
Ranked 4th of 6 bachelor's programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$39,556
middle 50%: $26,890 – $52,354
Median · 5 years out
$50,591
middle 50%: $36,817 – $72,708
Median · 10 years out
$68,802
middle 50%: $49,171 – $93,321
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
Theological and Ministerial Studies bachelor's graduates earn $39,556 in their first year. Median salaries reach $69k by year ten.
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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,205 total interest
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