Doctoral (Professional)0% vs national median2,095 grads tracked
Theology and Religious Vocations at Liberty University
Ranked 3rd of 8 doctoral (professional) programs in Theology and Religious Vocations 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 Theology and Religious Vocations (doctoral (professional)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Theology doctorate graduates begin with a median salary of $56k. Earnings reach $65k after ten years.
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
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