Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, theology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $70,536, while the bottom 20% make closer to $20,605. The median grad salary is $38,123.
Theology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in theology is $32,055, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $41,066.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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