Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 39.06

$44,015Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,405Median earnings 4 years after
$63,947Median earnings 5 years after
$53,550Median federal debt
136Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Duke University earn a median of $44,015 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 $53,550, about 122% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury
$57,031$60,530
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest
$54,863—
Carolina University
Winston-Salem
$48,372—
Campbell University
Buies Creek
$40,858$41,000
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
$40,732$59,016

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $44,015 one year after graduation and $63,947 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $53,550.

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