Theological and Ministerial Studies

First professional degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 39.06

$51,172Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,938Median earnings 4 years after

$65,290Median earnings 5 years after

$25,000Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Boston University earn a median of $51,172 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,395 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,736–$94,959). Median debt is $25,000, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Theological and Ministerial Studies (First professional degree) at other Massachusetts schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Harvard University Cambridge	$44,290	$36,777

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $51,172 one year after graduation and $65,290 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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