Location: Grove City, PA•In-State Tuition: $20,890•Admission Rate: 73%•Avg SAT: 1261
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$32,211
Est. from national median (28 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$25,750
Est. from national median (31 programs)

Where Grove City College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all theological and ministerial studies bachelors's programs nationally

Grove City College (estimated ±10%)Other theological and ministerial studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Theological and Ministerial Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (16 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Grove City CollegeGrove City$20,890$32,211*—$25,750*—
University of Valley ForgePhoenixville$24,510$25,051*$48,764$28,000*1.12
National Median—$32,211*—$25,750*0.80
* Estimated from similar programs

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). At Grove City College, approximately 0% of students receive Pell grants. 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 28 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.