Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree programs in Texas
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The King's UniversitySouthlake · Debt not reported$100,7142Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas · Debt not reported$69,6033Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene · Debt not reported$65,1474Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryAustin · Debt not reported$62,7785Brite Divinity SchoolFort Worth · Debt not reported$59,3686Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · Debt not reported$59,3687Houston Christian UniversityHouston · Debt not reported$59,2958Baylor UniversityWaco · Debt not reported$58,3919Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · Debt not reported$55,34710Nelson UniversityWaxahachie · Debt not reported$53,150
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
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
- $76,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,460–$96,340
- State employment
- 1,760
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
21-2011Clergy
- State median wage
- $59,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,850–$69,780
- State employment
- 3,180
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 19,200
21-2099Religious Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $36,420
- Middle 50% wage range
- $29,540–$47,020
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +1.5%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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 | The King's University | Southlake | $100,714 | Not available |
| 2 | Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas | $69,603 | Not available |
| 3 | Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene | $65,147 | Not available |
| 4 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin | $62,778 | Not available |
| 5 | Brite Divinity School | Fort Worth | $59,368 | Not available |
| 6 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | $59,368 | Not available |
| 7 | Houston Christian University | Houston | $59,295 | Not available |
| 8 | Baylor University | Waco | $58,391 | Not available |
| 9 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas | $55,347 | Not available |
| 10 | Nelson University | Waxahachie | $53,150 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Theological and Ministerial Studies in Texas
What do Theological and Ministerial Studies master's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,368 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 Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The King's University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.