U.S. median for this major: $46,738.
College Scorecard field of study; 76 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 50% 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 $50,501. College Scorecard.
Northwest University Theology / Ministry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Washington 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 Northwest 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 | $17,996 | $73,424 | 6.0 years |
| $30–48k | $14,384 | $58,687 | 4.8 years |
| $48–75k | $17,840 | $72,787 | 6.0 years |
| $75–110k | $22,644 | $92,388 | 7.6 years |
| $110k+ | $28,570 | $116,566 | 9.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (58% 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 ($52,385) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,166 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 Washington colleges
Every Washington 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 | Northwest University | $52,385 | $26,453 | $22,288 | 71% |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University | $50,557 | — | $24,488 | 62% |
3 more Washington 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 Northwest University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northwest University
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 71% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,914
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
Related majors at Northwest University
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Religious Music and Worship—
- Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology—
Northwest University Theology / Ministry questions
How much do Northwest University Theology / Ministry graduates earn?
Theology / Ministry graduates of Northwest University earn a median $52,385 four years after graduating and $41,139 one year after. The U.S. median for Theology / Ministry graduates across 24 colleges is $46,738.
How much debt do Northwest University Theology / Ministry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Theology / Ministry graduates of Northwest University is $26,453, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,958.
Where does Northwest University rank for Theology / Ministry in Washington?
Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Theology / Ministry graduate earnings, Northwest University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Theology / Ministry graduates get?
A common career is clergy, with a median wage of $81,750 in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 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: “Northwest University Theology / Ministry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwest-university/majors/theology-ministry (College Scorecard and BLS data).