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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges
$34,858 Avg Salary
$22,973 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #16 most popular major in Minnesota with 1,073 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Minnesota

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Minnesota Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Our analysis found Luther Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Luther Seminary Report

#2

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

The excellent programs at Crown College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Minnesota. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Crown take out $28,042 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Crown College

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northwestern - St Paul. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at Northwestern take out an average of $22,120 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $353.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Northwestern - St Paul

#4

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Central University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. North Central University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at North Central University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at North Central University

#5

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Bethel University Minnesota Report

#6

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. MLC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of New Ulm.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at MLC take out is $19,349.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Martin Luther College Report

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 188
Iowa 188
South Dakota 67
Missouri 1,382
Nebraska 77
North Dakota 74

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

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

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 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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