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Doctoral (Research)-21% vs national median187 grads tracked

Theology and Religious Vocations at Liberty University

Ranked 3rd of 3 doctoral (research) programs in Theology and Religious Vocations by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$64,996
middle 50%: $38,216 – $97,446
Median · 5 years out
$56,877
middle 50%: $28,103 – $105,332
Median · 10 years out
$36,215
middle 50%: $21,746 – $63,610

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Theology and Religious Vocations (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Liberty University's doctoral (research) program in Theology and Religious Vocations earn a median $64,996 one year after graduating, rising to $36,215 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $72,156 for this field, ranking 3rd of 3 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?

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
6.2 yrs
≈ $6,131 total interest

Same major at other universities

Regent University
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$72,156 · 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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