Theological and Ministerial Studies at Meadville Theological School of Lombard College
Master's Degree
meadville.eduEarnings Distribution
How Meadville Theological School of Lombard College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Theological School of Lombard College | $57,047 | $57,470 | +1% |
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | $114,729 | $114,533 | -0% |
| University of Chicago | $34,557 | $55,428 | +60% |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | $46,967 | $53,139 | +13% |
| Wheaton College | $56,069 | $43,459 | -22% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Theological and Ministerial Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Meadville Theological School of Lombard CollegeChicago | — | $57,047 | $57,470 | — | — |
 Moody Bible InstituteChicago | $15,356 | $61,890 | — | — | — |
 Wheaton CollegeWheaton | $43,930 | $56,069 | $43,459 | — | — |
 Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield | $12,320 | $50,178 | — | — | — |
 Lincoln Christian UniversityLincoln | $15,400 | $48,118 | — | — | — |
 Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryEvanston | — | $46,967 | $53,139 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $48,372 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with theological and ministerial studies graduates
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.