# Concordia University-Nebraska: Theology / Ministry (bachelor's)

Seward, NE. IPEDS 180984, CIP 39.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/concordia-university-nebraska/majors/theology-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,316
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,162 (U.S. median for this major: $46,738 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,750 (U.S. median $24,958)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,424

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,162 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,107 | $81,778 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $20,295 | $86,863 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,442 | $91,772 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $25,401 | $108,716 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,433 | $113,133 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Theology / Ministry at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $58,162 | $27,750 | $23,965 | 65% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $57,790 Lincoln, NE, $57,520 NE, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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