# University of Valley Forge: Theology / Ministry (bachelor's)

Phoenixville, PA. IPEDS 216542, CIP 39.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-valley-forge/majors/theology-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,051
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,072 (U.S. median for this major: $46,738 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $24,958)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$666

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,072 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $30,614 | $128,273 | 12.5 years |
| 30-48k | $31,228 | $130,845 | 12.7 years |
| 48-75k | $32,077 | $134,403 | 13.1 years |
| 75-110k | $33,146 | $138,882 | 13.5 years |
| 110k+ | $32,981 | $138,190 | 13.4 years |

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

## Theology / Ministry at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Valley Forge | $46,072 | $28,000 | $32,265 | 49% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $63,430 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $58,300 PA, $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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