Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,202/yr, roughly in line with the $32,814 national median for Theological and Ministerial Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 3.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Theological and Ministerial Studies's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $23,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $32,202 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #17 of 28 Theological and Ministerial Studies programs, Benedictine College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.