Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
A program that prepares individuals to enter a seminary or other program leading to religious ordination, or a related religious vocation.
- Schools offering
- 29
- Annual completions
- 111
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $47k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to enter a seminary or other program leading to religious ordination, or a related religious vocation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clergy | $61k | +1.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +0.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$47k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$45k
Bachelor's
$47k
Top colleges for Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther College | New Ulm, MN | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion, IN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Epic Bible College & Graduate School | Sacramento, CA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Montreat College | Montreat, NC | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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