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Theological and Ministerial Studies at Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,391/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (36,100 openings/yr)

ROI 5.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #22 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	$400K	$406K	$391K
Earnings Multiple	5.0x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	20	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$79,584

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,492

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$31,250

13.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,391 place Mid-America Christian University below the $32,814 national median for Theological and Ministerial Studies — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 5.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $31,250 debt load exceeds a year of the $27,391 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #22 out of 28 programs, Mid-America Christian University's financial outcomes for Theological and Ministerial Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Mid-America Christian University

with a smaller student body of 1,532 in Oklahoma City, OK.

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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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mid-America Christian University's Theological and Ministerial Studies program score?

This program scores 20/100 — on the lower end for Theological and Ministerial Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Mid-America Christian University Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

Why are Theological and Ministerial Studies earnings lower at Mid-America Christian University?

Lower starting pay at Mid-America Christian University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →