Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Payne Theological Seminary · Wilberforce, OH

CIP 39.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,748Median earnings 4 years after
$51,087Median earnings 5 years after
$54,236Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Payne Theological Seminary earn a median of $60,748. 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 $54,236, about 89% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ashland University
Ashland
$52,813$53,598
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville
$44,521$35,552

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $60,748 and $51,087 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $54,236.

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