Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Columbia Theological Seminary · Decatur, GA

CIP 39.06

$44,694Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,161Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$37,354Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Columbia Theological Seminary earn a median of $44,694 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,300 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,587–$91,229). Median debt is $37,354, about 84% of first-year earnings.

Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia
$58,008$41,000
Emory University
Atlanta
$46,547$58,657
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta
$43,074$82,000
Mercer University
Macon
$42,866$71,061

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates from Columbia Theological Seminary make?

The median salary is $44,694 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,354.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.