Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$43,960Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

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

1Lipscomb UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$64,190 2Vanderbilt UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$58,149 3Lee UniversityCleveland · Debt not reported$52,697 4Pentecostal Theological SeminaryCleveland · Debt not reported$43,960 5Milligan UniversityMilligan · Debt not reported$43,743 6Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$40,491

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

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: $74,090
Middle 50% wage range: $61,950–$94,350
State employment: 490
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $59,080–$121,200

21-2011Clergy

State median wage: $57,260
Middle 50% wage range: $48,930–$63,980
State employment: 710
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 19,200

10th–90th percentile: $41,600–$73,920

21-2099Religious Workers, All Other

State median wage: $43,980
Middle 50% wage range: $39,390–$54,920
State employment: 130
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 12,100

10th–90th percentile: $35,110–$77,340

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; 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	Lipscomb University	Nashville	$64,190	Not available
2	Vanderbilt University	Nashville	$58,149	Not available
3	Lee University	Cleveland	$52,697	Not available
4	Pentecostal Theological Seminary	Cleveland	$43,960	Not available
5	Milligan University	Milligan	$43,743	Not available
6	Trevecca Nazarene University	Nashville	$40,491	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 Tennessee

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $43,960 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 Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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