Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degree) at United Lutheran Seminary

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$53,755

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
United Lutheran Seminary	—	$64,224	—
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary	$40,231	$66,753	+66%
University of St Thomas	$71,681	$66,388	-7%
Boston University	$51,172	$56,605	+11%
Harvard University	$44,290	$54,955	+24%

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Theological and Ministerial Studies professional's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (9 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
United Lutheran SeminaryGettysburg	$53,755*	$64,224	—	—
Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryPittsburgh	$40,231*	$66,753	—	—
National Median	$53,755*	—	—	—

* 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). 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 7 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.