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75.0%Acceptance
$25,023Tuition
41Students
44%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,225Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
54.8%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
44.4%
Retention Rate
100.0%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$55,225
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
4:1

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies. Master $54,644

Outcomes Overview

Seminary graduates earn a median of $55,225 ten years after graduation, reflecting careers in religious ministry and Catholic education. The debt-to-earnings ratio sits around 0.77, meaning graduates typically borrow less than their first-year salary. Monthly loan payments consume roughly 8-10% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. Most graduates enter parish ministry, chaplaincy, or diocesan administration within the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The 100% male enrollment reflects the seminary's mission to train Catholic priests, who receive housing and benefits that supplement modest salaries. Only 18.75% of students take federal loans, indicating family support or diocesan funding. This represents a strong return on investment for those committed to religious vocations.