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Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in Missouri

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings
$68,891Median year-4 earnings
Not availableMedian federal debt
0Programs reporting debt
OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Missouri

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

1Concordia SeminarySaint Louis · Debt not reported$97,1552Nazarene Theological SeminaryKansas City · Debt not reported$74,9253Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City · Debt not reported$68,8914Eden Theological SeminaryWebster Groves · Debt not reported$59,7885Covenant Theological SeminarySaint Louis · Debt not reported$57,772
CAREER CONTEXT IN MO

What related occupations pay in Missouri

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
$75,280
Middle 50% wage range
$60,410–$86,310
State employment
320
Projected growth
+2.0%
Annual openings
1,800
10th–90th percentile: $46,590–$119,650
21-2011Clergy
State median wage
$58,740
Middle 50% wage range
$51,780–$65,750
State employment
920
Projected growth
+2.4%
Annual openings
19,200
10th–90th percentile: $44,260–$77,940
21-2099Religious Workers, All Other
State median wage
$46,780
Middle 50% wage range
$35,620–$47,310
State employment
80
Projected growth
+1.5%
Annual openings
12,100
10th–90th percentile: $28,600–$64,340

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; 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.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1Concordia SeminarySaint Louis$97,155Not available
2Nazarene Theological SeminaryKansas City$74,925Not available
3Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City$68,891Not available
4Eden Theological SeminaryWebster Groves$59,788Not available
5Covenant Theological SeminarySaint Louis$57,772Not 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 Missouri

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $68,891 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 Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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