Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit
All 1 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 4 could not be assessed.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 5 programs could be assessed 20% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology and Ministry | Master's Degree | $47,364 | +$11,282 | clears the bar | $62,566 | 5.5 yrs | 31 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 18 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Doctoral Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 9 |
| Philosophy | Doctoral Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 4 |
| Theology and Ministry | Graduate/Professional Certificate | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 2 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,082/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.