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Doctoral (Professional)-13% vs national median56 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Columbia International University

Ranked 7th of 9 doctoral (professional) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,556
middle 50%: $28,969 – $62,818
Median · 5 years out
$52,354
middle 50%: $34,421 – $62,075
Median · 10 years out
$56,406
middle 50%: $41,019 – $108,135

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 Columbia International University's doctoral (professional) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $39,556 one year after graduating, rising to $56,406 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $60,021 for this field, ranking 7th 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
≈ $9,136 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
Bethel University
$53,485 · 5 yrs out
Erskine College
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Columbia International University

Bible/Biblical Studies (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$52,891 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Master's)
$50,942 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Bachelor's)
$42,146 · 5 yrs out

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