Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$65,954Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Moody Bible InstituteChicago · Debt not reported$69,835 2Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield · Debt not reported$66,978 3Wheaton CollegeWheaton · Debt not reported$66,104 4Meadville Theological School of Lombard CollegeChicago · Debt not reported$65,954 5Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryEvanston · Debt not reported$57,987 6University of ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$53,796 7Chicago Theological SeminaryChicago · Debt not reported$47,364

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

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: $77,720
Middle 50% wage range: $58,680–$98,030
State employment: 1,080
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $45,800–$124,160

21-2011Clergy

State median wage: $61,820
Middle 50% wage range: $46,630–$75,160
State employment: 2,200
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 19,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,760–$86,390

21-2099Religious Workers, All Other

State median wage: $47,070
Middle 50% wage range: $39,380–$57,270
State employment: 600
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 12,100

10th–90th percentile: $35,560–$87,010

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; 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	Moody Bible Institute	Chicago	$69,835	Not available
2	Trinity International University-Illinois	Deerfield	$66,978	Not available
3	Wheaton College	Wheaton	$66,104	Not available
4	Meadville Theological School of Lombard College	Chicago	$65,954	Not available
5	Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary	Evanston	$57,987	Not available
6	University of Chicago	Chicago	$53,796	Not available
7	Chicago Theological Seminary	Chicago	$47,364	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Theological and Ministerial Studies in Illinois

What do Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $65,954 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 Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Moody Bible Institute has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.