Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Luther Seminary · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 39.06

$60,439Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,169Median earnings 4 years after
$76,004Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
135Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Luther Seminary earn a median of $60,439 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 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul
$48,248$24,443
Bethel University
Saint Paul
$46,813$54,666

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $60,439 one year after graduation and $76,004 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.