Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Meadville Theological School of Lombard College · Chicago, IL

CIP 39.06

$57,047Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,954Median earnings 4 years after
$62,074Median earnings 5 years after
$60,500Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Meadville Theological School of Lombard College earn a median of $57,047 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 $60,500, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
$61,890$25,442
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 Meadville Theological School of Lombard College make?

The median salary is $57,047 one year after graduation and $62,074 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $60,500.

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