Theological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degree · Payne Theological Seminary · Wilberforce, OH

CIP 39.06

$60,035Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,314Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$47,170Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Payne Theological Seminary earn a median of $60,035 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,982 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,428–$110,193). Median debt is $47,170, about 79% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $60,035 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $47,170.

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