Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,031
77th percentile
60th percentile in North Carolina

Earnings Distribution

How Hood 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
Hood Theological Seminary$57,031$47,688-16%
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion$114,729$114,533-0%
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary$54,863$64,835+18%
Duke University$44,015$56,085+27%
Wake Forest University$40,732$40,660-0%

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Theological and Ministerial Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Hood Theological SeminarySalisburyโ€”$57,031$47,688โ€”โ€”
Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest$10,646$54,863$64,835โ€”โ€”
Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem$16,000$48,372โ€”โ€”โ€”
Duke UniversityDurham$65,805$44,015$56,085โ€”โ€”
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek$40,410$40,858โ€”โ€”โ€”
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem$64,758$40,732$40,660โ€”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.