Earnings Distribution
How Yale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $45,451 | $60,076 | +32% |
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | $114,729 | $114,533 | -0% |
| Concordia Seminary | $95,127 | $90,218 | -5% |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | $79,744 | $86,133 | +8% |
| Wartburg Theological Seminary | $69,068 | $84,106 | +22% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Theological and Ministerial Studies masters's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yale UniversityNew Haven | $64,700 | $45,451 | $60,076 | — | — |
 Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of ReligionNew York | — | $114,729 | $114,533 | — | — |
 Concordia SeminarySaint Louis | — | $95,127 | $90,218 | — | — |
 Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin | — | $84,654 | — | — | — |
 Concordia Theological SeminaryFort Wayne | — | $79,744 | $86,133 | — | — |
 Church Divinity School of the PacificBerkeley | — | $77,641 | — | — | — |
| 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 Yale University, approximately 19% 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.