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Doctoral (Professional)-13% vs national median63 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Erskine College

Ranked 8th of 9 doctoral (professional) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$65,590
middle 50%: $43,240 – $92,387
Median · 5 years out
$51,929
middle 50%: $37,984 – $82,300
Median · 10 years out
$57,471
middle 50%: $39,655 – $100,394

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 Erskine College's doctoral (professional) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $65,590 one year after graduating, rising to $57,471 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $60,021 for this field, ranking 8th 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
6.3 yrs
≈ $6,320 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Columbia International University
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Erskine College

Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$60,095 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$60,095 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$58,823 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$58,256 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's)
$53,046 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$52,872 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Education (Bachelor's)
$51,840 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$51,694 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$50,539 · 5 yrs out

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