Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Western Seminary · Portland, OR

CIP 39.06

$48,539Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,070Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,100Median federal debt
136Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Western Seminary earn a median of $48,539 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 $16,100, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Fox University
Newberg
$39,270$35,240

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,539 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,100.

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