U.S. median for this major: $46,738.
College Scorecard field of study; 65 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 47% 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 $29,250. College Scorecard.
MLC Theology / Ministry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Minnesota 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 MLC'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 | $11,233 | $49,650 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $11,749 | $51,931 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $12,811 | $56,625 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $18,241 | $80,625 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $22,952 | $101,448 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (46% 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 ($39,949) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $1,765 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.
Theology / Ministry at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Theology / Ministry graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | $47,802 | $22,000 | $27,705 | 68% |
| 2 | Martin Luther College | $39,949 | $18,949 | $18,463 | 72% |
8 more Minnesota colleges offer Theology / Ministry but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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 MLC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About MLC
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 72% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,491
- Full cost breakdown · all 7 majors · overview
MLC Theology / Ministry questions
How much do MLC Theology / Ministry graduates earn?
Theology / Ministry graduates of Martin Luther College earn a median $39,949 four years after graduating and $15,327 one year after. The U.S. median for Theology / Ministry graduates across 24 colleges is $46,738.
How much debt do MLC Theology / Ministry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Theology / Ministry graduates of Martin Luther College is $18,949, about 47% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,958.
Where does MLC rank for Theology / Ministry in Minnesota?
Of 2 Minnesota colleges reporting Theology / Ministry graduate earnings, Martin Luther College ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Northwestern-St Paul at $47,802.
What jobs do Theology / Ministry graduates get?
A common career is clergy, with a median wage of $61,230 in Minnesota 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: “Martin Luther College Theology / Ministry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/martin-luther-college/majors/theology-ministry (College Scorecard and BLS data).