WhatGradsMake
Doctoral (Professional)0% vs national median2,095 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Liberty University

Ranked 4th of 9 doctoral (professional) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$56,379
middle 50%: $35,795 – $84,848
Median · 5 years out
$60,021
middle 50%: $40,663 – $89,340
Median · 10 years out
$64,818
middle 50%: $40,342 – $98,975

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 Liberty University's doctoral (professional) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $56,379 one year after graduating, rising to $64,818 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $60,021 for this field, ranking 4th 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
≈ $6,689 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
Regent University
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$53,485 · 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 Liberty University

Transportation and Materials Moving (Bachelor's)
$98,125 · 5 yrs out
Air Transportation (Bachelor's)
$98,125 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$97,367 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,297 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,538 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$94,247 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$93,630 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$93,187 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,240 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$87,185 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$83,944 · 5 yrs out

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