Doctoral (Professional)+8% vs national median945 grads tracked
Theological and Ministerial Studies at Virginia Union University
Ranked 1st of 9 doctoral (professional) programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$63,295
middle 50%: $38,671 – $96,643
Median · 5 years out
$65,110
middle 50%: $42,186 – $97,638
Median · 10 years out
$70,355
middle 50%: $42,757 – $102,015
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
Professional doctorate graduates in Theological and Ministerial Studies earn a median first-year salary of $63k. This program ranks 1st among its peers with a 10-year median salary of $70k.
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
≈ $5,885 total interest
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