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.