2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas
The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges.
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Dallas Theological Seminary the best school in Texas for theology and religious vocations students. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Criswell College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas list. Criswell College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
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The excellent 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The King’s University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas list. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Theology & Religious Vocations majors at TKU take out an average of $35,391 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baylor University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out $28,917 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $291, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #7, Houston Graduate School of Theology did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Dallas Baptist University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from DBU carry an average student debtload of $19,432.
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With a ranking of #9, Houston Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
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Hardin - Simmons University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 523 |
| New Mexico | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 340 |
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Theology & Religious Vocations Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 10 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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