Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary · Evanston, IL

CIP 39.06

$46,967Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,987Median earnings 4 years after
$55,024Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary earn a median of $46,967 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 $41,000, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
$61,890$25,442
Meadville Theological School of Lombard College
Chicago
$57,047$60,500
Wheaton College
Wheaton
$56,069—
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield
$50,178$42,922
University of Chicago
Chicago
$34,557$62,708
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago
$32,795$62,566

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary make?

The median salary is $46,967 one year after graduation and $55,024 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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