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$11,540Tuition
770Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
Private nonprofit4-yearData: 2023-24Southern Baptist

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
38.3%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
40.7%
Retention Rate
81.3%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1

Outcomes Overview

Seminary graduates enter ministry with strong earning potential relative to their investment. The median salary of $54,495 five years after graduation exceeds the total program cost of $19,660. Monthly loan payments would consume roughly 8-10% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 15% threshold. The 98.8% employment rate reflects strong demand for trained ministers and religious leaders. Most graduates serve in pastoral roles, denominational positions, or Christian education. Southern Baptist churches actively recruit from this pipeline. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.36 ranks among the best for graduate programs nationwide. This represents a strong return on investment for those committed to religious vocations.