2026 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Theology Religious Vocations doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 109 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other Theology Religious Vocations Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Concordia Theological Seminary, our #1 Other Theology Religious Vocations school in the United States. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, Concordia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Concordia Theological Seminary
The strong Other Theology Religious Vocations programs at Catholic University Of America earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Catholic University Of America posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Students from in state pay about $58,378 in tuition and fees. Catholic University Of America Other Theology Religious Vocations students take on a median of $25,771 in debt. Read more about Catholic University Of America
Out of the 109 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Biola University landed the #3 spot. Set in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. Biola University graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,984. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $25,308. Read the full report on Biola University
You'll be in good company at Faith Evangelical College And Seminary, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Tacoma, WA, Faith Evangelical College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,850. Typical Other Theology Religious Vocations student debt is $17,813. See the full Faith Evangelical College And Seminary profile
Covenant Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Covenant Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Covenant Theological Seminary report
Westminster Theological Seminary ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Set in Glenside, PA, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Westminster Theological Seminary
Columbia International University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,900. Typical Other Theology Religious Vocations student debt is $21,667. See the full Columbia International University profile
Ashland University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,210. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $24,536. Get the full Ashland University report
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #10 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Marion, IN. Students from in state pay about $9,648 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Theology Religious Vocations student debt is $32,807. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global report
Interdenominational Theological Center came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Atlanta, GA, Interdenominational Theological Center is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Interdenominational Theological Center
Union Theological Seminary ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. More on Union Theological Seminary
Ottawa University Milwaukee ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. See the full Ottawa University Milwaukee profile
Tri State Bible College placed #13 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Tri State Bible College
Heritage Bible College placed #14 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Heritage Bible College
Montreat College
Montreat College did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Montreat College profile
American Baptist College did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on American Baptist College
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary report
Saint Edwards University placed #18 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Saint Edwards University
Southwestern Christian University did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Southwestern Christian University profile
Boston University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Get the full Boston University report
Ouachita Baptist University placed #21 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Ouachita Baptist University
Lancaster Theological Seminary placed #22 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lancaster Theological Seminary
Moody Bible Institute ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read more about Moody Bible Institute
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Trevecca Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Trevecca Nazarene University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Lipscomb University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lipscomb University
University Of Redlands ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on University Of Redlands
Emory University
Emory University placed #28 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Emory University
Augsburg College
Augsburg College placed #29 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Augsburg College
Missouri Baptist University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on Missouri Baptist University
Barclay College
Barclay College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Barclay College profile
Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on Oklahoma Baptist University
Azusa Pacific University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Azusa Pacific University
Baylor University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Baylor University report
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary report
American Baptist Seminary Of The West came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about American Baptist Seminary Of The West
Nazarene Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Nazarene Theological Seminary
Western Theological Seminary landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Western Theological Seminary report
Letourneau University placed #39 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Get the full Letourneau University report
Ottawa University Ottawa ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. More on Ottawa University Ottawa
Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family profile
Sacred Heart School Of Theology ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. See the full Sacred Heart School Of Theology profile
Union University
Union University placed #43 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Union University
Tennessee Wesleyan College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Get the full Tennessee Wesleyan College report
Lancaster Bible College did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Lancaster Bible College profile
Fresno Pacific University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Fresno Pacific University profile
Martin Luther College placed #47 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Martin Luther College
Earlham College
Earlham College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. More on Earlham College
Lexington Theological Seminary placed #49 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Lexington Theological Seminary
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Related Other Theology Religious Vocations Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Schools (All Levels)
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 109 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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