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Doctoral (Professional)-4% vs national median435 grads tracked

Theological and Ministerial Studies at Regent University

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

Median · 1 year out
$53,212
middle 50%: $33,933 – $83,243
Median · 5 years out
$57,619
middle 50%: $37,316 – $102,869
Median · 10 years out
$70,527
middle 50%: $37,592 – $97,992

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 Regent University's doctoral (professional) program in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median $53,212 one year after graduating, rising to $70,527 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $60,021 for this field, ranking 5th 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?

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
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,113 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
Liberty University
$60,021 · 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 Regent University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$100,166 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,416 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$86,835 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,805 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$69,995 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,238 · 5 yrs out

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