Theological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degree · Hood Theological Seminary · Salisbury, NC

CIP 39.06

$57,031Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,012Median earnings 4 years after
$52,207Median earnings 5 years after
$60,530Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Theological and Ministerial Studies at Hood Theological Seminary earn a median of $57,031 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 $60,530, about 106% 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
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest
$54,863—
Carolina University
Winston-Salem
$48,372—
Duke University
Durham
$44,015$53,550
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 Hood Theological Seminary make?

The median salary is $57,031 one year after graduation and $52,207 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $60,530.

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