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Theological and Ministerial Studies at Benedictine College

Atchison, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
23 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,202/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (36,100 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #17 of 28 Theological and Ministerial Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $429K $433K $415K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 48% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 23 23 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$139,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$109,908
21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$35,197
9% growth from Year 1

About Benedictine College

Benedictine College accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,236 in Atchison, KS.

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Top Career Paths

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr
Clergy $60,820/yr
Religious workers, all other $45,120/yr
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Theological and Ministerial Studies at Other Schools

College of Biblical Studies-Houston ($47,781) William Jessup University ($47,102) University of Notre Dame ($45,874) The Master's University and Seminary ($43,677) Northwest University ($41,139) Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education ($41,139) Cornerstone University ($40,873) Nazarene Bible College ($40,357)

Other Majors at Benedictine College

Mechanical Engineering ($71,539) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,204) Finance and Financial Management Services ($58,821) Accounting and Related Services ($58,320) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,834) Marketing ($42,772) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($39,661) Religious Education ($35,133)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Theological and Ministerial Studies at Benedictine College?
A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Theological and Ministerial Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →