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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You

With 1,774 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #25 most popular major in Texas.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, TX

Our analysis found Brite Divinity School to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Texas. Brite Divinity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Texas. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#4

Baylor University

Waco, TX

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Baylor University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Texas. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Houston Graduate School of Theology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

The King's University

Southlake, TX

With a ranking of #6, The King’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Hardin - Simmons University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 523
New Mexico 0
Oklahoma 340

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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