Doctoral (Professional)-5% vs national median435 grads tracked
Theology and Religious Vocations at Regent University
Ranked 4th of 8 doctoral (professional) programs in Theology and Religious Vocations by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$53,343
middle 50%: $34,440 – $82,404
Median · 5 years out
$56,877
middle 50%: $36,620 – $105,162
Median · 10 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $38,795 – $103,931
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 and Religious Vocations professionals from Regent University see median salaries reach $57k by year 5. This professional doctorate program yields a year-10 median of $73k.
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
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,143 total interest
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