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 5 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.
Our analysis ranked Saint Leo University the top school for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings in Florida. Located in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Saint Leo University make a median of around $58,411 per year.
The Baptist College Of Florida produces some of the highest-paid graduates in theological ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Graceville. Students who complete the theological ministerial studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,350.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Palm Beach. 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.
Southeastern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in theological ministerial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of about $32,693 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Ave Maria University earned it the #5 place for theological ministerial studies. Located in the rural area of Ave Maria, Ave Maria University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Ave Maria University make a median of around $26,924 per year.
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 · 5 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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