U.S. median for this major: $46,738.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 91% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,958.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,680. College Scorecard.
Carolina University Theology / Ministry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 North Carolina colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Theology / Ministry nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Carolina University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,738 | $70,952 | 13.3 years |
| $30–48k | $17,560 | $70,240 | 13.1 years |
| $48–75k | $22,993 | $91,972 | 17.2 years |
| $75–110k | $23,597 | $94,388 | 17.7 years |
| $110k+ | $24,152 | $96,608 | 18.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.0 years, the average time graduates took (28% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Theology / Ministry graduates 4 years after graduating ($38,859) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $5,343 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Theology / Ministry graduates
Clergy
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Carolina University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Carolina University
- Acceptance rate: 40% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 22% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $32,864
- Full cost breakdown · all 21 majors · overview
Related majors at Carolina University
- Religious Music and Worship—
Carolina University Theology / Ministry questions
How much do Carolina University Theology / Ministry graduates earn?
Theology / Ministry graduates of Carolina University earn a median $38,859 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Theology / Ministry graduates across 24 colleges is $46,738.
How much debt do Carolina University Theology / Ministry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Theology / Ministry graduates of Carolina University is $35,382, about 91% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,958.
Where does Carolina University rank for Theology / Ministry in North Carolina?
Of 1 North Carolina colleges reporting Theology / Ministry graduate earnings, Carolina University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Theology / Ministry graduates get?
A common career is clergy, with a median wage of $61,160 in the Winston-Salem, NC area and $60,810 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Carolina University Theology / Ministry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/carolina-university/majors/theology-ministry (College Scorecard and BLS data).