Earnings Distribution
How Wake Forest University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | $40,732 | $40,660 | -0% |
| 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% |
| Hood Theological Seminary | $57,031 | $47,688 | -16% |
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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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem | $64,758 | $40,732 | $40,660 | — | — |
 Hood Theological SeminarySalisbury | — | $57,031 | $47,688 | — | — |
 Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest | $10,646 | $54,863 | $64,835 | — | — |
 Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem | $16,000 | $48,372 | — | — | — |
 Duke UniversityDurham | $65,805 | $44,015 | $56,085 | — | — |
 Campbell UniversityBuies Creek | $40,410 | $40,858 | — | — | — |
| 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). At Wake Forest University, approximately 9% 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.