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Certificate (under 1 year)211 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Liberty University

Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$44,911
middle 50%: $31,304 – $64,190
Median · 5 years out
$47,346
middle 50%: $31,114 – $65,759
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Theological and Ministerial Studies (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Liberty University's certificate (under 1 year) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $44,911 one year after graduating, rising to $47,346 by year five. Figures are based on 211 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,101 total interest

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