Best Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 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
11
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$53,198
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,494
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union University
Grad rate: 68.8% |
TN | +$327,980 | $63,978 | $55,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Life Pacific University
Grad rate: 52.7% |
CA | +$129,194 | $51,779 | $33,193 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Denver Seminary | CO | +$113,260 | $47,663 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Iliff School of Theology | CO | +$55,760 | $44,788 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Columbia International University
Grad rate: 67.7% |
SC | -$45,906 | $43,723 | $40,183 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Grad rate: 38.7% |
IN | -$69,494 | $40,737 | $22,117 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Grad rate: 66.5% |
IN | -$111,162 | $40,737 | $42,951 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Southeastern University
Grad rate: 43.0% |
FL | -$188,866 | $36,937 | $43,803 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biola University
Grad rate: 70.4% |
CA | -$196,280 | $38,029 | $58,430 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Moody Bible Institute
Grad rate: 61.3% |
IL | -$262,780 | $32,312 | $34,510 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Ohio Christian University
Grad rate: 33.8% |
OH | -$336,884 | $28,503 | $33,472 | 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.
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