Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in California
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Church Divinity School of the PacificBerkeley · Debt not reported$94,6442The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita · Debt not reported$81,0843Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena · Debt not reported$66,6024Biola UniversityLa Mirada · Debt not reported$62,0245Hope International UniversityFullerton · Debt not reported$50,7456Pacific School of ReligionBerkeley · Debt not reported$49,4747Starr King School for the MinistryOakland · Debt not reported$49,0508Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa · Debt not reported$36,869
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1126Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $105,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $89,530–$153,940
- State employment
- 1,850
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
21-2011Clergy
- State median wage
- $77,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,310–$97,640
- State employment
- 7,110
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 19,200
21-2099Religious Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $45,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $36,870–$66,940
- State employment
- 1,390
- Projected growth
- +1.5%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley | $94,644 | Not available |
| 2 | The Master's University and Seminary | Santa Clarita | $81,084 | Not available |
| 3 | Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena | $66,602 | Not available |
| 4 | Biola University | La Mirada | $62,024 | Not available |
| 5 | Hope International University | Fullerton | $50,745 | Not available |
| 6 | Pacific School of Religion | Berkeley | $49,474 | Not available |
| 7 | Starr King School for the Ministry | Oakland | $49,050 | Not available |
| 8 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | $36,869 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Theological and Ministerial Studies in California
What do Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,745 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Church Divinity School of the Pacific has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.