Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 35.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.3%
- Retention Rate
- 100.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $50,430
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
Outcomes Overview
Seminary graduates face unique financial realities compared to typical college students. With median earnings of $50,430 ten years after graduation, priests and religious workers earn substantially less than the national average for college graduates. The debt-to-earnings ratio here is relatively modest since only 19% of students take federal loans. Monthly loan payments would consume roughly 8-12% of a typical graduate's income. Most graduates enter religious vocations where compensation includes housing, meals, and healthcare benefits that don't show up in salary figures. The seminary's specialized mission means financial return isn't the primary goal. For those committed to religious service, this represents an average return on investment when considering total compensation packages.