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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 6 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 Pentecostal Theological Seminary this year. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Pentecostal Theological Seminary typically earn about $60,332 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Johnson University earned it the #2 place for theological ministerial studies. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson 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 $43,542.
A rank of #3 makes Vanderbilt University one of the highest-paying schools for theological ministerial studies. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Vanderbilt University make a median of around $56,066 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Lee University earned it the #4 place for theological ministerial studies. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career theological ministerial studies graduates from Lee University make a median of around $51,854 per year.
Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying theological ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene 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 $41,897.
Memphis Theological Seminary earned the #6 position for theological ministerial studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, theological ministerial studies degree recipients from Memphis Theological Seminary typically earn about $40,826 annually.
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 · 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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