by our College Data Analytics Team
[Theological Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a theological ministerial studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools to find where theological ministerial studies graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose theological ministerial studies graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in theological ministerial studies, no school beat Concordia University Saint Paul this year. Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Concordia University Saint Paul earn a median of about $81,096 a year early in their careers.
Concordia University Ann Arbor produces some of the highest-paid graduates in theological ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Concordia University Ann Arbor earn a median of about $69,831 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in theological ministerial studies will find them at Concordia University Wisconsin, which ranked #3. Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin typically earn about $69,831 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Dallas earned it the #4 place for theological ministerial studies. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of University Of Dallas earn a median of about $50,461 a year early in their careers.
Northwest University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Northwest University make a median of around $60,290 per year.
Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Set in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies make a median of around $60,290 per year.
The Masters College And Seminary placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from The Masters College And Seminary typically earn about $53,470 annually.
University Of Notre Dame earned the #8 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from University Of Notre Dame make a median of around $48,541 per year.
Azusa Pacific University came in at #9 for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn a median of about $46,624 a year early in their careers.
Nazarene Bible College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Nazarene Bible College earn a median of about $55,815 a year early in their careers.
Corban University earned the #11 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Salem, Corban University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the theological ministerial studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,473.
Moody Bible Institute ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the theological ministerial studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,048.
Cornerstone University came in at #13 for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Cornerstone University typically earn about $40,873 annually.
Martin Luther College came in at #14 for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of New Ulm, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Martin Luther College typically earn about $71,992 annually.
Johnson University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Johnson University make a median of around $43,314 per year.
Northwestern College Minnesota earned the #16 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Northwestern College Minnesota earn a median of about $44,510 a year early in their careers.
Franciscan University Of Steubenville came in at #17 for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Franciscan University Of Steubenville make a median of around $41,490 per year.
The Baptist College Of Florida landed the #18 spot for theological ministerial studies salaries this year. The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Graceville. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from The Baptist College Of Florida make a median of around $34,350 per year.
Valley Forge Christian College earned the #19 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Phoenixville, Valley Forge Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Valley Forge Christian College typically earn about $46,629 annually.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earned the #20 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn a median of about $41,607 a year early in their careers.
Oral Roberts University earned the #21 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Students who complete the theological ministerial studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,532.
Concordia University Seward placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Set in the town of Seward, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Concordia University Seward typically earn about $52,175 annually.
Seattle Pacific University landed the #23 spot for theological ministerial studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Seattle Pacific University make a median of around $32,220 per year.
Benedictine College earned the #24 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Benedictine College make a median of around $32,202 per year.
Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mayaguez. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas make a median of around $39,821 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid theological ministerial studies ranking:
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries theological ministerial studies graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 30 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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