Education
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $85,020
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Religion/Religious Studies
- Reading Comprehension
- Instructing
- Speaking
Ascent College Outcomes
Outcomes
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
33.3%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
100%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$36,969
Former students who received federal aid
Career paths from this college
Careers linked to the programs Ascent College reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.
Education
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $80,260
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Religion/Religious Studies, Bible/Biblical Studies and 4 more
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Instructing
Arts, design and media
Music Directors and Composers
- Median pay
- $73,710
- Outlook
- Slower than average
Bachelor's degree
Via Religious Music and Worship
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
Community and social service
Clergy
- Median pay
- $60,810
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
Via Theological and Ministerial Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Bright outlook
Community and social service
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
- Median pay
- $56,730
- Outlook
- Faster than average
Bachelor's degree
Via Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Community and social service
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Median pay
- $52,100
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
Via Bible/Biblical Studies, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology and 2 more
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
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Did you know? Ascent College
- $36,969median annual earnings of former students who received federal aid.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 33.3%of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time (six years for a bachelor's).Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 100%of first-year students come back for a second year.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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