Bachelor's-8% vs national median773 grads tracked
Theology and Religious Vocations at Columbia International University
Ranked 14th of 21 bachelor's programs in Theology and Religious Vocations by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,385
middle 50%: $21,458 – $39,197
Median · 5 years out
$42,146
middle 50%: $30,522 – $54,265
Median · 10 years out
$52,404
middle 50%: $37,739 – $71,748
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Theology and Religious Vocations (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Theology and Religious Vocations majors start with a median salary of $30k. Five-year median earnings are $42k.
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
10 yrs
≈ $12,085 total interest
Same major at other universities
Concordia University - Saint Paul
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
Concordia University
$46,532 · 5 yrs out
Judson University
$46,142 · 5 yrs out
Saint John's University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$45,537 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$42,709 · 5 yrs out
Grace College and Theological Seminary
$41,469 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$40,113 · 5 yrs out
Covenant College
$39,884 · 5 yrs out
Emmanuel University
$38,967 · 5 yrs out
Indiana Wesleyan University
$36,395 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$36,124 · 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
Theological and Ministerial Studies (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
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