Theological and Ministerial Studies
Master's degree · Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,172Median earnings 3 years after
$91,221Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago earn a median of $77,172. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,300 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,587–$91,229).
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston | $46,967 | $41,000 |
| 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 Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago make?
The median salary is $77,172 and $91,221 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.