Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in North Carolina

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

$59,012Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

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

1Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory · Debt not reported$95,302 2Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest · Debt not reported$71,527 3Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem · Debt not reported$62,158 4Hood Theological SeminarySalisbury · Debt not reported$59,012 5Duke UniversityDurham · Debt not reported$58,405 6Campbell UniversityBuies Creek · Debt not reported$55,216 7Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem · Debt not reported$51,238

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

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: $76,340
Middle 50% wage range: $60,890–$99,750
State employment: 680
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $47,100–$136,810

21-2011Clergy

State median wage: $59,600
Middle 50% wage range: $49,350–$66,910
State employment: 1,430
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 19,200

10th–90th percentile: $39,880–$82,350

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Hickory	$95,302	Not available
2	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	Wake Forest	$71,527	Not available
3	Wake Forest University	Winston-Salem	$62,158	Not available
4	Hood Theological Seminary	Salisbury	$59,012	Not available
5	Duke University	Durham	$58,405	Not available
6	Campbell University	Buies Creek	$55,216	Not available
7	Carolina University	Winston-Salem	$51,238	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 North Carolina

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,012 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 North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Lenoir-Rhyne University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.