Is Columbia Theological Seminary worth it?

Decatur, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Columbia Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Decatur, Georgia (large suburb). It awarded 59 degrees in 2024, most often in divinity, theology studies and religious education.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$65,522

Median earnings 4 years after

$61,443

Completions (2024)

59

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's$44,694$53,16134
Religious EducationDoctoralN/AN/AN/A
Religious EducationFirst professionalN/AN/AN/A
Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoralN/AN/AN/A
Theological and Ministerial StudiesFirst professionalN/AN/AN/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesDoctoralN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Divinity/MinistryMaster's46
Theology/Theological StudiesMaster's8
Divinity/MinistryDoctoral professional practice5
Religious EducationDoctoral professional practice0

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Sources: federal figures for Columbia Theological Seminary. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page