Best Theological and Ministerial Studies Degrees in the US by ROI

Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

3

Colleges with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$140,901

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$61,944

Cost of attendance

# College State 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Duke University

Grad rate: 96.2%

NC +$393,424 $78,221 $82,749 N/A Full ROI →
2 Liberty University

Grad rate: 64.5%

VA +$100,892 $55,386 $41,707 N/A Full ROI →
3 Drew University

Grad rate: 73.0%

NJ -$71,612 $50,695 $61,378 N/A Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.

Find Best Theological and Ministerial Studies Degrees by State

Browse Theological and Ministerial Studies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.