Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,660
23rd percentile
40th percentile in Missouri

Earnings Distribution

How Covenant Theological Seminary graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Covenant Theological Seminary$42,660$69,058+62%
Concordia Seminary$95,127$90,218-5%
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary$54,819$61,803+13%
Eden Theological Seminary$42,834$51,763+21%
Evangel University$37,136$44,336+19%

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Theological and Ministerial Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (13 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Covenant Theological SeminarySaint Louisโ€”$42,660$69,058โ€”โ€”
Concordia SeminarySaint Louisโ€”$95,127$90,218โ€”โ€”
Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City$9,400$54,819$61,803โ€”โ€”
Nazarene Theological SeminaryKansas Cityโ€”$47,492โ€”โ€”โ€”
Eden Theological SeminaryWebster Grovesโ€”$42,834$51,763โ€”โ€”
Evangel UniversitySpringfield$27,192$37,136$44,336โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$48,372โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with theological and ministerial studies graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Religious Workers, All Other

All religious workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.