by our College Data Analytics Team
[Theological Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their theological ministerial studies graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their theological ministerial studies graduates.
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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.
For graduate earnings in theological ministerial studies, no school beat Andrews University this year. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews 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 $82,478.
Western Theological Seminary produces some of the highest-paid graduates in theological ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Western Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. Students who complete the theological ministerial studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,095.
Calvin Theological Seminary came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the theological ministerial studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,696.
Students chasing top earnings in theological ministerial studies will find them at Cornerstone University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Cornerstone University earn a median of about $52,039 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their theological ministerial studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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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