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Doctoral (Research)+3% vs national median82 grads tracked

Theology and Religious Vocations at Regent University

Ranked 1st of 3 doctoral (research) programs in Theology and Religious Vocations by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$54,757
middle 50%: $36,903 – $78,372
Median · 5 years out
$74,301
middle 50%: $51,223 – $86,367
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 Regent University's doctoral (research) program in Theology and Religious Vocations earn a median $54,757 one year after graduating, rising to $74,301 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $72,156 for this field, ranking 1st 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?

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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
5.6 yrs
≈ $6,170 total interest

Same major at other universities

Loyola University Chicago
$72,156 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$56,877 · 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
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
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's)
$68,702 · 5 yrs out

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