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Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in Ohio

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

$55,071Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

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

1Methodist Theological School in OhioDelaware · Debt not reported$66,137 2Payne Theological SeminaryWilberforce · Debt not reported$60,748 3Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville · Debt not reported$55,071 4Ohio Christian UniversityCircleville · Debt not reported$52,631 5Ashland UniversityAshland · Debt not reported$47,883

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

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: $77,010
Middle 50% wage range: $60,180–$98,710
State employment: 780
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $45,090–$125,160

21-2011Clergy

State median wage: $59,160
Middle 50% wage range: $44,650–$65,210
State employment: 2,020
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 19,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,910–$79,180

21-2099Religious Workers, All Other

State median wage: $40,780
Middle 50% wage range: $33,990–$46,380
State employment: 320
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 12,100

10th–90th percentile: $28,020–$56,930

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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	Methodist Theological School in Ohio	Delaware	$66,137	Not available
2	Payne Theological Seminary	Wilberforce	$60,748	Not available
3	Franciscan University of Steubenville	Steubenville	$55,071	Not available
4	Ohio Christian University	Circleville	$52,631	Not available
5	Ashland University	Ashland	$47,883	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 Ohio

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,071 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 Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Methodist Theological School in Ohio has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.