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 schools below stand out for the salaries their theological ministerial studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools send theological ministerial studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Northwest University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid theological ministerial studies graduates in the Far Western Region. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Northwest University earn a median of about $60,290 a year early in their careers.
Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies typically earn about $60,290 annually.
A rank of #3 makes The Masters College And Seminary one of the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of The Masters College And Seminary earn a median of about $53,470 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Azusa Pacific University earned it the #4 place for theological ministerial studies. Set in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Azusa Pacific University make a median of around $46,624 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Corban University earned it the #5 place for theological ministerial studies. Set in the city of Salem, Corban University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Corban University typically earn about $46,473 annually.
Seattle Pacific University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Seattle Pacific University earn a median of about $32,220 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 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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