Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 39.06

$42,583Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,149Median earnings 4 years after
$56,066Median earnings 5 years after
$43,343Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $42,583 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 $43,343, about 102% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lee University
Cleveland
$42,658—
Johnson University
Knoxville
$42,350$20,343
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$41,897$30,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,583 one year after graduation and $56,066 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $43,343.

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